Head of Finance - Operations

Head of Finance Operations | High-Growth AI Start-Up

Clear progression to Director of Finance Operations

I’m partnering with an exciting high-growth AI start-up in London to appoint a Head of Finance Operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking to step into their first Head of Finance Operations position, with the opportunity to progress relatively quickly to Director of Finance Operations as the organisation continues to scale.

This isn't about inheriting a finished finance function. You'll be given the autonomy to build, improve and shape it.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll take broad ownership across finance operations while developing the reporting, processes, controls and planning infrastructure required for the next stage of growth.

Your remit will include:

• Ownership of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Building scalable finance processes, systems and controls
• Leading year-end, audit and financial reporting
• Oversight of AP, AR, payroll, VAT and treasury
• Cash flow management and longer-term financial planning
• Improving and automating finance processes
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Supporting wider strategic and operational projects
• Helping define how the finance function develops as the organisation grows

What we're looking for:

You’ll be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong, broad finance experience and the confidence to operate in a fast-moving environment without a large support structure already around you.

You could currently be a Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller who has reached the point where you're ready for considerably more ownership and influence.

Experience within a start‑up, scale‑up, technology, professional services or similarly fast‑paced organisation would be particularly relevant.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys building rather than maintaining. You'll need to be comfortable getting into the detail while also having the judgement and commercial mindset to work closely with senior leadership.

The opportunity

For the right person, there is a genuine opportunity to make this role your own.

You'll join at a stage where you can have a significant impact on how finance operates, gain exposure beyond a traditional finance remit and position yourself to progress into Director of Finance Operations as the organisation scales.

The package also includes a 10% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance including dental and optical, life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection and a £500 wellbeing allowance.