Head of Finance

Salary/Rate:c.£120,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Financial Services
Post Date:09. 01. 2026
Ref:95353
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About Profile

 

  • Highly accomplished Head of Finance with over 20 years of expertise, specialising in financial services.
  • Led finance operations across a multi-entity structure, partnering closely with senior leadership on performance and controls.
  • Built finance templates, procedures and governance from the ground up, strengthening consistency across the function.
  • Implemented robust bookkeeping, VAT and compliance processes, improving accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
  • Delivered monthly management accounts and reporting packs with clear insights for decision-making.
  • Strengthened balance sheet control through tighter reconciliations, including complex merchant and intercompany activity.
  • Oversaw annual accounts preparation and audit readiness, addressing queries and improving supporting documentation.
  • Reviewed outsourced provider outputs, improving oversight, data quality, and end-to-end accountability.
  • Trained and developed team members across core finance processes, improving capability and delivery standards.
  • Improved cashflow visibility and budgeting disciplines to support better planning and operational control.

 

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