Head of Finance - clear path to CFO (Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

About the Company

This is a rare opportunity to join a privately owned, independently managed technology consultancy with several decades of proven excellence behind it — and an ambitious growth trajectory ahead.

Trusted by some of the world's most prominent financial services institutions, global exchanges, tier-one banks, and leading technology companies, the business has built an award-winning reputation for delivering market-leading consulting and managed services that genuinely move the needle for its clients. That reputation has been earned entirely through organic growth — a reflection of the quality of the team, the depth of the relationships, and the consistency of the delivery.

With a loyal, long-tenured workforce, a global footprint spanning multiple international markets, and a client base that represents the very top tier of financial services and technology, the company is now at an exciting inflection point. Commercial momentum is strong, the pipeline is expanding internationally, and the business is positioning itself for a significant next chapter.

The culture is friendly, collaborative, and people-first — the kind of environment where talented individuals are trusted to get on with things, recognised for their contribution, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute finance leader to take full ownership of the global finance function and operate as a true strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.

This is a senior, high-visibility appointment with direct board-level exposure from day one. For the right individual, there is a clearly defined and well-supported pathway to Chief Financial Officer as the business scales.

A key priority for the incoming Head of Finance will be elevating the speed, transparency, and quality of financial reporting — including executive dashboards and forward-looking forecasting — to provide the leadership team with the financial clarity needed to drive continued growth and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

1. Oversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across all entities
2. Ensure the month-end close is efficient, controlled, and delivered within agreed timelines
3. Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and audit-ready records
4. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory obligations across all jurisdictions

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

1. Lead the annual budgeting cycle and maintain rolling financial forecasts
2. Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making
3. Monitor performance against budgets, proactively surfacing risks and opportunities
4. Support senior leadership with financial modelling and scenario planning

Executive Reporting & Financial Dashboards

1. Design and maintain standardised executive dashboards providing real-time visibility of revenue, margins, costs, cash position, and operational performance
2. Ensure financial reports are delivered promptly and clearly following month-end close
3. Provide sharp financial commentary to keep leadership fully informed on trends and risks

Governance, Risk & Compliance

1. Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks
2. Ensure the organisation meets all regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements across jurisdictions
3. Support external audit processes and drive timely resolution of findings

Operational Finance & Process Improvement

1. Improve efficiency and automation across financial processes and reporting workflows
2. Reduce manual reporting reliance through system enhancements and technology-led solutions
3. Drive continuous improvement in financial data quality across all platforms

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

1. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on all financial matters
2. Partner with business leaders to ensure financial discipline in commercial and operational decisions
3. Support and help shape the company's continued international expansion
4. Lead, develop, and inspire the global finance team through a period of significant growth

Skills & Experience

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) — essential
2. Minimum 10 years' senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a technology consultancy, managed services, or financial services environment
3. Critically, candidates who have operated within a similarly sized consulting or technology business will be at a significant advantage — an understanding of the commercial dynamics, pace, and challenges of that environment is highly valued
4. Strong command of financial reporting, forecasting, and financial control frameworks
5. Proven ability to improve and automate finance processes and reporting infrastructure
6. A confident, credible communicator who can present financial insight clearly to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
7. Hands-on experience with Netsuite, Sage Intacct, Power BI, and financial modelling tools

Key Competencies

Strategic financial leadership · Financial governance and control · Data-driven decision support · Operational discipline and execution · Cross-functional collaboration · Risk awareness and regulatory understanding

Why This Role?

1. Join an award-winning, decades-established business at the start of its most exciting growth phase yet
2. Genuine, well-supported pathway to CFO — not a distant aspiration, a realistic next step
3. Direct CEO reporting line with board-level visibility from day one
4. Work alongside a loyal, talented team in a friendly, dynamic culture built on excellence
5. Global exposure across top-tier financial services and technology clients
6. Be part of shaping the financial infrastructure that will underpin the company's next chapter

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. The hiring company will not be disclosed at the initial application stage.