Head of Finance Permanent

A high-growth, internationally operating SME is looking to appoint a Head of Finance to lead and develop its finance function during an exciting period of global expansion. Operating across multiple international markets, this entrepreneurial business is looking for a finance leader who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on ownership of financial operations, reporting, controls, and process improvement.

Reporting directly to the founders, this is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to shape the finance function, improve scalability, and play a key part in supporting continued international growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function across multiple international entities.
• Own the month-end close process and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Produce management accounts, P&L reporting, and commercial analysis for senior leadership.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Oversee treasury, multi-currency cash management, and intercompany accounting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and drive process improvements.
• Manage external advisors, audits, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Improve systems, data integrity, and reporting capabilities.
• Lead and develop a growing finance team.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical and commercial experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced SME or scaling business environment.
• Comfortable operating across multiple entities and currencies.
• Strong understanding of reporting, controls, and cash management.
• A proactive, hands-on leader who enjoys building and improving processes.
• Confident partnering with founders and senior stakeholders.

What’s on offer:

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing international business.
• Significant exposure to founders and senior leadership.
• Ownership and autonomy to shape the finance function.
• Supportive, entrepreneurial culture with genuine career development opportunities.