Head of Finance

This role requires hands-on experience with multicurrency and international finance systems, ensuring smooth operations across different currencies and jurisdictions. The Head of Finance will collaborate closely with internal teams, senior management, and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators, to ensure effective financial operations. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the candidate will need to explain complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders. The successful candidate will oversee all financial activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, driving financial strategy and control whilst also supporting business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight & Reporting:
  • Manage the financial landscape, overseeing the production of monthly management accounts, profit and loss (P&L), balance sheets, and cash flows.
  • Provide management reporting and financial insights to the leadership team.
  • Review and approve monthly reporting packs, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow (short-term and long-term).
• Strategic Finance:
  • Collaborate with the leadership team on long-term financial strategies, budgets, and accurate forecasting. Lead finance transformations and process/procedural improvements, aligning with changing business needs.
• System Optimisation:
  • Ensure the implementation and optimisation of financial systems, including Sage and associated custom reporting tools. Automate financial processes where possible, including reporting and invoicing.
• International Accounting:
  • Manage intercompany transactions, cross-currency activities, and ensure timely closing across differing jurisdictions.
• Compliance & Statutory Reporting:
  • Ensure statutory reporting and regulatory compliance across UK and international jurisdictions, including FRS 102 IFRS statutory audits and reporting, VAT (Malta/UK), PAYE, and Remote Gaming Tax.
• Team Leadership:
  • Provide leadership to the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability. Ensure team goals and objectives are clearly set and met.