Finance Director

Staging It; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech-led organization is seeking a Finance Director or Financial Controller to manage the finance function comprehensively. This role involves leading the monthly close process, overseeing treasury activities, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a small to medium-sized business and a strong background in financial management, team leadership, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Director or Financial Controller in a small to medium sized business.
• Prior experience managing P&L, Balance Sheet, Treasury, Cash Flow, and Credit Control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise the monthly close process.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities.
• Strengthen financial policies and internal controls.
• Oversee core finance operations including AR, AP, and credit control.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial Management

Cash Flow Forecasting

Treasury Management

Internal Controls

Team Management

Job description

Robert Half are looking for a Finance Director or Financial Controller from a small to medium sized business, with experience in managing the Finance function from top to bottom, to join a fast-growing, tech-led organisation. Paying £120k and based in Central London with hybrid working, this role will report directly into the CFO and involve team management.

The Role

• Lead and optimise the monthly close process, ensuring reporting is timely, accurate, and well-controlled.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships.
• Strengthen and oversee financial policies, systems, and internal controls to ensure the function is audit-ready and scalable.
• Oversee core finance operations including AR, AP, and credit control, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
• Develop and maintain robust cash flow models to support proactive financial planning.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the business.
• Ensure full compliance with tax, audit, and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  
  

Your Profile

• You will need to have prior experience as a Finance Director or Financial Controller in a small to medium sized business.
• Prior experience in managing the P&L, Balance Sheet, Treasury, Cash Flow and Credit Control is essential.
  
  

The Company

Our client is a dynamic, tech-driven business experiencing rapid growth and international expansion. With an innovative product offering and a strong customer base, the organisation is scaling quickly and requires a senior finance leader to help build the finance function during this exciting phase.

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