Head Of Finance SME Software
Operating within the Software sector, this growing international organisation is seeking a Financial Controller who is looking to step up into a Business Unit Finance Director role and partner closely with senior stakeholders and drive strategic decision-making. With a commitment to high performance and collaboration, they embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.
About the Job:Working as a trusted partner to the Business Unit Leader, you will lead all financial aspects of the business unit, overseeing financial operations, forecasting, compliance, and reporting. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the BU’s financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence and commercial insight.
Duties will include:
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Leading the quarterly forecasting cycle, delivering accurate and timely insights within a 5% variance tolerance
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Producing clear, concise performance analysis with commentary for key stakeholders and senior leadership
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Identifying financial risks and operational improvement opportunities, following through on execution
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Collaborating across functions to ensure commercial contract terms comply with group policy
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Managing all internal legal coordination and liaising with Group Legal as needed
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Overseeing core finance operations including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, treasury, and month-end close
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Ensuring compliance with regulatory, tax and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
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Supporting internal and external audits, driving improvements in controls and systems
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Leading and developing the finance team, embedding a culture of growth, accountability, and succession planning
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with strong IFRS knowledge, particularly IFRS 15/ASC606. You’ll bring a hands-on approach, exceptional Excel skills, and experience with systems such as NetSuite, SAP BPC, or Blackline. A strong communicator and strategic thinker, you’ll be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity, multi-currency environment, ideally with experience in the software or telecommunications sector.
What You Will Receive in Return:Alongside a highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus, you will join a forward-thinking, supportive organisation offering hybrid working, career development opportunities, and the chance to play a key role in driving business growth and success. You will be part of a collaborative leadership team in a role that offers real breadth, visibility, and impact.