Finance Lead

Inscapers; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital marketing powerhouse is seeking a Finance Lead to shape its financial future as it expands into the U.S. market. This pivotal role involves building a robust financial infrastructure, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations, and driving profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance leadership, particularly in multinational environments, and will play a crucial role in strategic decision-making. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the financial backbone of a company poised for global growth, where your expertise will directly influence the success of high-growth startups and established brands alike.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in establishing finance operations for U.S. entities.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and multi-state tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute financial strategies for the U.S. entity.
• Oversee regulatory filings and tax compliance.
• Lead the selection of enterprise-grade financial software.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

U.S. GAAP Compliance

Cash Flow Management

KPI Analysis

Budgeting

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

MBA in Finance

CFA designation

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

NetSuite

Oracle

QuickBooks Advanced

Job description

Company Overview:

INSCAPERS is a London-founded digital marketing powerhouse now expanding into the United States. With a rapidly growing global presence, we partner with high-growth startups, enterprises, and legacy brands to deliver results-driven digital strategies. As we enter the U.S. market through our San Francisco office, we are building a finance function from the ground up—one that reflects global standards, ensures financial integrity, and scales alongside our ambitions.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Finance Lead who operates at the level of a CFO. This role is not just about managing numbers—it's about building a robust financial infrastructure for a global company, leading strategic decision-making, and ensuring airtight compliance in one of the world’s most regulated markets. You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing financial systems, managing risk, and driving profitability, while serving as the financial backbone of our U.S. expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a full financial strategy for the U.S. entity—including cash flow planning, working capital management, forecasting, and budgeting aligned to business goals.
• Build and manage all internal finance operations: cost structures, revenue recognition, capital expenditure tracking, and ROI models.
• Establish and enforce rigorous financial controls, audit protocols, and governance standards in accordance with U.S. GAAP, IRS regulations, and state-specific tax laws.
• Oversee all regulatory filings, federal and state tax compliance, and coordination with legal and compliance advisors.
• Lead the selection and implementation of enterprise-grade financial software (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, or QuickBooks Advanced) and internal reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate directly with leadership to analyze P&L performance, forecast earnings, support pricing strategy, and steer capital allocation.
• Handle cross-border finance coordination, including transfer pricing policy, intercompany accounting, and multi-currency consolidation with the UK head office.
• Serve as the lead liaison for external auditors, banks, investors, and M&A due diligence partners.
• Deliver real-time financial dashboards, monthly board-ready financial packages, and executive-level insights.
• Advise on company structuring, funding options, tax optimization strategies, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity at a multinational company, digital agency, or high-growth professional services firm.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required. MBA in Finance, CFA designation, or Big Four background is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience establishing finance operations in the U.S. for a foreign entity or startup entering a regulated market.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley principles, and compliance with multi-state tax and labor regulations.
• Proven success in building financial teams, implementing enterprise accounting systems, and optimizing cash burn and unit economics.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, scenario planning, and KPI analysis with Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Experience managing international banking, currency risk exposure, and intercompany reconciliation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience advising executive leadership and boards.
• Strong business acumen, risk management capabilities, and a track record of supporting strategic growth and fundraising initiatives.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco. U.S. work authorization is required.

Application Process:

If you're a finance leader who thrives in complexity, builds systems that scale, and brings rigor to every line item, we want to hear from you. Apply by filling out the form on the right.

Submit a detailed resume and a cover letter outlining your experience establishing financial operations, leading compliance in the U.S., and supporting high-growth business environments. Finalists will be invited to complete a financial strategy case study and panel interview with our executive team.

At INSCAPERS, we don’t just build brands—we build companies. Join us and help lead the financial foundation of our next global chapter.