Chief Financial Officer

Role Overview

• 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).

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Professional development opportunities