Head of Finance

HEAD OF FINANCE

£120,000 - £150,000 PER ANNUM (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE)

SOUTH WEST LONDON

FULL TIME - PERMANENT ROLE – HYBRID WORKING

I am partnering with a growing and highly respected international organisation to appoint a qualified Head of Finance. This is a pivotal leadership role that will work closely with the executive team, driving financial strategy, governance, reporting, and commercial decision-making across the business.

This opportunity would suit a qualified finance professional with strong leadership experience and a proven track record of supporting business growth through robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational excellence.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will serve as the senior financial adviser to the leadership team, taking responsibility for the overall financial performance, control, planning, and reporting of the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Leading the finance function and managing a high-performing finance team.
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• Providing strategic financial guidance to senior stakeholders and supporting business growth initiatives.
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• Overseeing the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
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• Driving cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial performance analysis.
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• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
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• Managing statutory accounts preparation, year-end processes, and external audits.
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• Ensuring compliance with all relevant tax, VAT, regulatory, and financial reporting obligations.
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• Supporting group reporting requirements, including intercompany reconciliations and multi-currency reporting.
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• Developing financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
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• Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting capabilities, automation, and business insight.
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• Providing commercial analysis and financial support for new business opportunities, projects, and investment decisions.
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About You

A commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Essential:

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• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
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• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, such as Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or Senior Finance Manager.
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• Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, financial controls, and audit management.
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• Proven experience producing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
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• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
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• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
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• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
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Desirable:

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• Multi-currency and international group environments.
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• ERP and financial systems implementation or enhancement projects.
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• Oracle NetSuite exposure.
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• Experience within aviation, transport, logistics, or similarly regulated industries.
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What's on Offer

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• A key leadership position with significant influence across the organisation.
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• The opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive business performance.
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• Collaborative and ambitious leadership team.
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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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