Chief Financial Officer leading financial management and strategy of a fast-growing tech company. Overseeing financial planning, reporting, and governance with a hybrid working model.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the organisation’s long-term financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board of Directors to support business growth and profitability.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and margins.
Support mergers, acquisitions, investment decisions, and corporate finance transactions where required.
Ensure the accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Oversee statutory accounts preparation in accordance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS where applicable).
Ensure timely filing of financial statements and confirmation statements with Companies House.
Provide detailed financial reports and management accounts to the executive leadership team and board.
Manage the organisation’s external audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations and statutory obligations with HM Revenue & Customs.
Oversee preparation and submission of corporate tax returns, VAT returns, PAYE reporting, and other statutory filings.
Provide strategic tax planning to ensure efficient tax structures and compliance with legislation.
Monitor changes in UK tax laws and financial regulations and ensure organisational compliance.
Manage banking relationships, funding arrangements, and debt structures.
Establish and maintain strong financial governance frameworks and internal controls.
Lead and develop the finance and accounting teams including financial controllers, accountants, and analysts.
Requirements
Extensive experience in senior finance or accounting experience, including leadership roles such as Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Controller.
Proven experience in strategic financial leadership and financial governance.
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS).
Extensive experience managing statutory reporting and regulatory compliance in the UK.
Demonstrated expertise in taxation, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience working for Technology firms.
Experience working with multi-entity organisations or international operations (desirable).
Experience with ERP and financial management systems (desirable).
Experience in corporate finance, M&A, or fundraising (desirable).
Senior Finance Analyst providing data - driven financial analysis and supporting leadership at Amerock. Collaborating across teams to deliver insights and evaluate business performance.
Operations Analyst supporting investment product development and management at Desjardins Group. Responsible for regulatory documentation and coordination of investment fund activities.
Investment Banking Analyst Internship at Desjardins Capital Markets. Gaining hands - on experience while supporting finance professionals during 16 - week summer program in Montréal.
Virtual Financial Consulting Director supervising financial consultants providing client financial planning. Working with educational institutions and developing financial planning strategies.
Senior Manager of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting leading U.S. GAAP compliance and REIT reporting for a data infrastructure firm based in Denver, CO.
Senior Accountant supporting financial reporting and technical accounting at Rowan Digital Infrastructure. Collaborate cross - functionally to deliver accurate financial statements and maintain REIT compliance processes.
Financial and Treasury Accountant responsible for high - quality financial information and account reconciliations at Element. Assisting in effective cash management and treasury operations.
Junior financial accountant managing finances for a leading leisure group in Madrid. Responsible for accounting, treasury tasks, and financial support tasks.
Associate Director in M&A Advisory for Financial Services, assisting in transaction execution and client presentations. Leading deals and collaborating with senior team members in a hybrid environment.
Manager in Financial Services M&A Advisory executing transactions and driving business development. Collaborating with senior team members and managing multiple projects simultaneously.