Head of Finance

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Tech | Hardware | Software | Consulting | High-Growth Scale-Up

A rapidly scaling technology business is seeking a highly capable Head of Finance / Financial Controller to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while supporting the next phase of international growth. With significant new contracts secured and investment flowing in, the company is projecting revenues of £10m this year and £30m next year, making this a pivotal hire.

You’ll lead a finance function of c.100 people, ensuring the operation is robust, forward-looking, and capable of supporting a business expanding across the UK, US, and other overseas markets.

The Role

• Take full responsibility for all day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, control, and high-quality reporting.
• Deliver approximately 30% ad-hoc and project-based work, supporting strategic initiatives and rapid growth.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to guide commercial decision-making as the business scales.
• Strengthen processes, systems, and controls in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
• Support global expansion, particularly into the US, ensuring finance is fit for international scale.
• Lead, mentor, and energise a sizeable finance team.

About You

• Strong background from Big 4 or mid-tier training, with progression into commercial or operational finance roles.
• Experience working in a scale-up, ideally within the tech, hardware, software, or consulting sectors.
• Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to zoom out and bring intellectual rigour to complex situations.
• Driven, proactive, and comfortable with both structure and the ambiguity of a high-growth environment.
• Confident communicator with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders.
• International exposure is a significant advantage.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days per week on-site).
• The chance to shape a finance function during a period of major growth and strategic investment.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to play a defining role in a rapidly expanding tech business, this is a standout opportunity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media