Head of Finance

Interpath Advisory; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance - Special Projects to lead financial integration for strategic initiatives like M&A and organic growth. This role requires experience in financial modeling, strong leadership, and expertise in managing cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will guide financial transitions, ensuring best practices and robust governance throughout the organization. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive reward package

Training programs

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in M&A and financial due diligence.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong background in financial systems implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions and disposals.
• Design and execute integration plans for acquired businesses.
• Partner with teams to evaluate new investments and expansions.
• Manage financial aspects of strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

ERP systems knowledge

Project management expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership capabilities

Education

Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Financial Leadership

• Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions and disposals.
• Develop and maintain financial models and performance against these to assess deal viability, valuation, and synergies.
• Partner with legal, commercial, corporate development and special projects teams to structure transactions and mitigate financial risks.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Finance Integration

• Design and execute integration plans for acquired businesses or strategic expansions, ensuring alignment with Group financial policies and controls.
• Standardize core finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Treasury, Tax) across integrated entities.
• Assess existing processes, identify gaps, and implement best practices for consistency and scalability.
• Appoint appropriate advisors to support e.g. tax compliance.
• Oversee migration of financial data into Group systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Embed robust internal controls during integration to mitigate financial and operational risks.

Organic Growth Initiatives

• Partner with business units to evaluate and model new investments, expansions, and strategic projects.
• Provide financial analysis and governance for capital projects and growth programs.
• Ensure robust financial planning and risk assessment for organic growth opportunities.
• Support implementation of financial processes for new business units or service lines.

Systems Implementation & Process Improvement

• Lead end-to-end implementation of new financial systems, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure system design meets business requirements.
• Drive user training and adoption programs to ensure smooth transition and minimize disruption.
• Establish governance for system changes and enhancements post-implementation.

Handover to BAU Finance Teams

• Define and document all integrated processes, policies, and system workflows for future reference.
• Develop a structured handover plan, including timelines, responsibilities, and knowledge transfer sessions for BAU finance teams.
• Monitor post-handover performance and provide support during stabilization to ensure continuity and compliance.
• Act as a liaison between project teams and BAU finance to resolve residual issues and embed continuous improvement culture.

Strategic Financial Projects

• Manage ad-hoc finance projects aligned with business transformation and growth objectives.
• Engage and collaborate with wider teams including Corporate Development, Special Projects, Integration, HR, Legal, Tax, and other business functions to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost efficiencies across finance operations.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging financial technologies and best practices.

Inclusion at Interpath: We exist to help our clients seize transformational opportunities or to navigate their most difficult challenges, and so we need to draw on the brightest minds from the broadest range of backgrounds to bring the most insightful perspectives. To do that, it's essential that it is in our DNA to support and celebrate our people as individuals and that we all have the ability, resources and guidance to achieve our long‑term career ambitions. Read more about our Inclusion initiatives; Inclusion - Interpath Learning & Development. Interpath provide a broad range of tailored training programs, on‑the‑job learning and networking opportunities help our employees develop the skills and experience required to progress on their chosen career paths. Values Our four core values are the cornerstones of culture at Interpath and steer everything from everyday decisions to larger strategic initiatives. Our Interpath Values are: Do the right thing - Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what is easy or popular. All hands on deck - stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar. Our individual expertise may find the answers, but implementation happens though teamwork. Passion drives success - The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we’re never satisfied with the status quo. Embrace different - cultures to mindsets, we welcome all. We believe that people are equal, but not the same.

Education and Experience Required

• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

Experience

• Proven track record in M&A, financial due diligence and integration / set‑up of businesses.
• Strong background in financial systems implementation and transformation projects.
• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to organic growth initiatives and capital investment projects.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modelling, ERP systems knowledge, and project management expertise.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity in complex situations.
• Collaborative and influential, with a hands‑on approach to delivery.

Interpath is an international and fast‑growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict‑free, and our passion for doing what's right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world's leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Finance team and we are looking for a Head of Finance - Special Projects. This role will lead the financial aspects of strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), organic growth initiatives, post‑deal or expansion finance integration, and implementation of new financial systems. This role ensures seamless financial transitions during periods of change, delivering robust governance and embedding best practices across the organization.

Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath