Head of Finance

Alemba; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service management company is seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance to join their leadership team and oversee accounting operations. This role involves leading financial activities, shaping company strategy, and fostering an inclusive work culture. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have over 8 years of accounting experience, including leadership. The position is remote, aiming to attract top-tier talent while providing flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work From Home

UK Pension

Volunteer days

Good holiday allowance

Wellness programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company Bonus Plan

Access to online learning portals

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, especially IFRS 15.
• Experience in technology-driven businesses or SaaS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial activities including planning and compliance.
• Oversee full-cycle accounting ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Professional designation (ACCA, ACA, CPA)

Tools

Excel

IFRS

BPC, GP, NetSuite

Job description

Job Summary

Alemba are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Head of Finance to join our leadership team and oversee the company's accounting operations. You'll challenge the norm, streamline processes, and work cross-functionally with top-tier finance professionals, all while enjoying the freedom of working remotely.

Job Description

At Alemba, we empower organisations to streamline and automate their IT operations with our flagship product, Alemba Service Manager. Our cloud-based platform integrates IT Service Management (ITSM) processes into a unified system, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency. Alemba Service Manager is designed for large enterprises and mid-sized businesses across industries like Healthcare, Education, Finance, and Government. We cater to many different types of organisation, helping them achieve seamless IT Service Management. Our solution is trusted by customers worldwide, including NHS, universities, banks, and local governments.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. We value integrity, innovation, and customer success, and we encourage our team members to take ownership, share ideas, and drive meaningful change. Our culture is built on trust, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement, making Alemba a great place to grow and thrive.

About the Role

As the Head of Finance, you'll be a strategic leader and trusted advisor, shaping the financial future of Alemba. You'll work closely with the senior management team, reporting to the General Manager and influencing decisions that drive growth and profitability. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, driven to build scalable, efficient financial operations and is looking to own the finance function.

While this role is remote, candidates should ideally be based in the UK, for the right candidate we would be willing to consider other geographical locations.

What You'll Do

• Lead all financial activities, including planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive process improvements and champion new technologies to modernise financial operations.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership, helping shape company strategy.
• Occasional travel (1-2x per year) to company events and portfolio summits.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate and oversee full-cycle accounting, ensuring accuracy and timely monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting under IFRS.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, collaborating with department heads to set ambitious yet achievable targets.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reports and analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Tax regulations, including US Sales Tax and transfer pricing.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, implementing robust internal controls.
• Monitor KPIs and leverage data to uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Drive business and process transformation, streamlining workflows and supporting data-driven decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field, professional designation such as ACCA, ACA, CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (3+ years in a leadership role ideal).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 15).
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Exceptional analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience in technology-driven businesses or SaaS is a plus.
• Experience with financial systems implementation and process improvement; familiarity with BPC, GP, NetSuite, or similar systems an asset.
• Experience in multi entity, international finance.
• Analytical, strategic thinker focused on actionable outcomes and process improvement.
• Driven self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, entrepreneurial environments.

Professional Competencies

• Proactive, innovative, and solutions oriented.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communicator-able to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Highly organized, with a focus on key priorities and results.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail and a big-picture perspective.
• Collaborative team builder, skilled at fostering relationships across the organization.

Why Join Alemba?

• Competitive salary.
• Work From Home - Enjoy the freedom and balance of remote working without compromising collaboration or support.
• Benefits: UK Pension, Volunteer days, good holiday allowance and wellness programs that are right for you.
• Family Support: Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave.
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Company Bonus Plan.
• Learning & Development - Access to online learning portals and personal development programs. Career progression path to Finance Director.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position, you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings Available

1