Head of Finance

PowerToFly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations across the UK & Ireland. This hybrid, full-time role reports to senior leadership and requires IFRS expertise, strong governance, and a track record of driving efficiency.

You will partner with regional and global finance teams to support growth and profitability. You will lead reporting, controls, and financial planning, delivering timely statements and robust management insights to enable strategic decision-making in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance teams in multinational environments.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting and closing activities.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and governance across the UK & Ireland.
• Oversee working capital management, cash flow, and controls.
• Manage the Accounting & Financial Controlling team and develop staff.
• Drive process improvements and automation within ERP systems.
• Partner with Sales and business leaders for profitability insights.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS expertise

Stakeholder mgmt

Automation

ERP knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

• Are you an experienced finance leader who thrives on owning financial reporting, controls, compliance, and business performance in a complex multinational environment?
• Do you enjoy leading high-performing finance teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement, automation, and operational efficiency?

Practical Information

Location:London,UnitedKingdom|Work Arrangement:Hybrid|Contract type:Full-time|Reports to:Federation Finance Director/ Country Managing Director|Visa Requirements:Valid Visa forUK| Language Requirements:Fluent/professionalEnglish, written and verbal

As our new Head of Finance,you will lead all financial operations across theUK & Ireland, ensuring compliance with SoftwareOne Group policies, IFRS standards, and local statutory requirements. Acting as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, you will drive financial performance, operational excellence, and informed decision-making while supporting the region's continued growth and success.

Key responsibilities

• Financial Management, Reporting & Controlling
  • Lead end-to-end financial reporting, controlling, and closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, IFRS reporting, and management reporting.
  • Oversee complex accounting matters, including reconciliations, accruals, provisions, key estimates, and non-routine transactions in line with IFRS and Group policies.
  • Partner with FP&A and external auditors to analyze financial performance, provide management insights, and coordinate statutory audits.
• Compliance, Accounting & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, Group accounting policies, local regulations, tax requirements, and statutory reporting obligations.
  • Maintain a strong financial control environment through effective governance, internal controls, policy adherence, and documentation of key accounting judgments.
  • Identify and mitigate accounting and compliance risks while supporting internal and external audits, including remediation of audit findings.
• Working Capital & Financial Control
  • Monitor working capital, cash flow, liquidity, and key balance sheet risks, including receivables, provisions, and credit exposure.
  • Oversee O2C, P2P, and R2R processes to ensure accurate accounting, effective controls, timely reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead and develop the Accounting & Financial Controlling team, fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with local and global finance stakeholders to ensure alignment, effective communication, and consistent accounting best practices.
• Process, Systems & Operational Excellence
  • Act as key finance owner for ERP systems, ensuring data integrity, reliable reporting, and efficient financial operations.
  • Drive process improvements, automation, standardization, and relationships with external finance partners to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
• Business Partnering & Financial Advisory
  • Partner with Sales and business leaders, providing financial guidance while maintaining strong governance and controls.
  • Support regional and global finance initiatives focused on reporting, compliance, operational efficiency, and profitability.