Head of UK Finance

We’re supporting a fast‑growing organisation in hiring a Head of UK Finance to work closely with R&D and Technology leaders. This role is strategic, highly collaborative, and ideal for someone who can partner confidently with technical teams, drive financial clarity, and support a rapidly scaling, innovation‑led environment.
 
The Head of UK Finance will:

• Acting as a strategic finance adviser to R&D leadership, guiding forecasting, budgeting, and spend control.
• Leading financial planning processes, including budgeting, long‑term modelling, and cash flow forecasting.
• Supporting business cases and financial evaluations across research, engineering, and product development.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting, insights, and operational finance processes.
• Overseeing headcount forecasting and workforce planning with HR.
• Leading finance inputs into systems implementation (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and managing a Finance Analyst.

 
The Head of UK Finance will have:

• A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience as a Finance Business Partner within engineering, tech, or R&D‑driven environments.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision‑making.
• Excellent analytical capability and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• A genuine interest in supporting innovation, technology, and fast‑growing teams.

 
This is a high‑impact role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy within a cutting‑edge R&D environment. If you thrive in fast‑paced, technical settings and enjoy partnering closely with senior leaders, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.