Head of Finance Permanent NEW

Head of Finance, Luxury Travel, London, £85k + bonus

An ambitious, founder-led international business is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function during an exciting period of sustained growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful, cash-generative organisation that continues to scale organically across key global markets. Reporting directly to the founders, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial infrastructure required to support the next stage of growth.

The role offers significant visibility, influence and autonomy, combining strategic finance leadership with hands-on operational responsibility.

As Head of Finance, you will lead all aspects of the finance function across a multi-entity international group with operations spanning the UK, North America and the Middle East.

Financial Reporting

• Lead the day-to-day finance function across multiple international entities
• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board reporting
• Deliver insightful analysis on business performance, profitability and growth trends
• Ensure financial information remains accurate, reliable and audit-ready

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Partner closely with founders and senior leaders to support strategic decision-making
• Provide financial modelling, scenario planning and forecasting support
• Challenge performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency
• Deliver meaningful commercial insights to support business growth

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity across multiple entities and currencies
• Oversee international treasury operations and intercompany funding arrangements
• Monitor foreign currency exposure and manage relationships with FX providers
• Support effective management of working capital and cash generation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes
• Ensure integrity and reconciliation of financial and operational data
• Improve reporting capabilities and enhance visibility across the business

Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Lead the annual audit process and manage external advisor relationships
• Oversee statutory reporting requirements across international entities
• Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks as the business scales

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop junior finance team
• Build a high-performing finance function capable of supporting continued growth
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous development

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience leading finance functions within a commercial business
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Experience operating across international and multi-currency environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience partnering directly with founders, directors or executive leadership teams