Head of Finance

Head of Finance | International Recruitment Group | 4 days a week in office

We are partnering with a multi-award-winning international technical recruitment business headquartered in London, specialising in the placement of contract and permanent professionals across Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure, and Marine.

With over 70 employees across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America, the group generates close to £50 million in annual turnover. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist recruitment solutions to clients operating in technically demanding industries worldwide.

The Opportunity:

The business is seeking an ACA or ACCA-qualified Head of Finance to take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and consolidation across its international group.

This is a hands‑on role combining technical accounting with commercial business partnering, offering responsibility for multiple entities, international reporting requirements, cash flow and treasury, alongside opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead statutory accounts, external audits and financial compliance across UK and international entities.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, multi-entity consolidation and foreign currency reporting.
• Coordinate corporation tax, VAT and international payroll compliance.
• Own monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Support cash flow forecasting, working capital and treasury management.
• Strengthen financial controls, streamline processes and drive automation.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgets, forecasts and commercial decisions.

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least three years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong statutory accounts and external audit experience.
• Background in international, multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
• Excellent technical accounting and stakeholder management skills.
• Recruitment, staffing or professional services experience is advantageous.
• Sage Intacct, RSM InTime and process improvement experience are beneficial.

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