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Head Of Finance
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: 80k/year - 85k/year
Financial Controller – Step Into a No.1 Finance Role in a High-Growth Tech Business
Fully Remote Working
A fast-growing software company in the Technology sector is looking for a hands-on, commercially driven Financial Controller ready to step into a No.1 finance role. Backed by an inspirational Group FD, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of finance in a scaling SME, shape financial strategy, and directly influence business performance.
This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys building robust finance functions, and wants a clear path toward Finance Director leadership.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO and partnering with the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll own day-to-day financial operations while driving strategic insight, control, and scalability.
Key responsibilities
- Own monthly and quarterly group reporting, ensuring IFRS compliance and high-quality delivery
- Strengthen financial systems, controls, and reporting to support business growth
- Lead budgeting and forecasting, maintaining accuracy and driving forward planning
- Act as finance partner to department heads, guiding commercial decision-making
- Manage statutory reporting, audits, and external advisor relationships
- Deliver insights to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency
- Oversee risk management, governance frameworks, and internal controls
- Ensure tax and statutory obligations are completed accurately and on time
- Lead and develop a small, high-performing finance team
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader
- Strong IFRS (particularly IFRS15) expertise
- Commercial mindset with sharp attention to detail
- Confident engaging senior stakeholders and driving change
- Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable in growth environments
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary + performance bonus
- Hybrid working model
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and Group FD mentorship
- A genuine opportunity to build, shape, and lead a finance function
- Clear progression toward a future Finance Director role
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