Head of Finance (London, UK)

Amerge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global full-service agency in the City of London is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead financial operations and drive sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in senior finance leadership, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of financial management principles. Key responsibilities include strategic financial planning, budget management, risk management, and team leadership. A competitive salary will be offered based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven track record in senior finance leadership roles, preferably in fast-paced environments.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations, reporting standards, and tax laws.
• Excellent team management, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Set financial targets and develop policies.
• Plan, monitor, and control company budgets.
• Prepare and present accurate quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Identify financial risks and ensure tax compliance.
• Lead internal audits and ensure adherence to financial laws.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, and cash reserves.
• Conduct financial forecasting and KPI tracking.
• Supervise and develop finance staff.
• Provide financial guidance to leadership and staff.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Risk management

Strategic planning

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

CPA, ACCA, or CFA preferred

Tools

Financial IT systems

PowerBI

Job description

Amerge is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead our financial operations and drive sustainable growth. This role is critical in shaping the company's financial strategy, ensuring compliance, optimizing financial performance, and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of financial management principles.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Head of Finance will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, and decision-making to support the company's long-term objectives.

• Financial Leadership: Set financial targets, develop policies, and oversee financial planning
• Budget Management: Plan, monitor, and control company budgets to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate financial reports on a quarterly and annual basis
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks, ensure tax compliance, and oversee internal controls
• Audit & Compliance: Lead internal audits, ensure adherence to financial laws, and optimize financial IT systems
• Cash Flow & Liquidity: Monitor liquidity, working capital, and cash reserves for smooth financial operations
• Strategic Planning: Conduct financial forecasting, KPI tracking, and scenario planning for growth strategies
• Team Leadership: Supervise and develop finance staff to ensure high performance and motivation
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide financial guidance to leadership, managers, and staff to support company objectives
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Certifications: CPA, ACCA, or CFA preferred
• Experience: 6+ years of proven track record in senior finance leadership roles, preferably in fast-paced environments
• Skills: Strong financial forecasting, risk management, and strategic planning abilities
• Compliance: Deep understanding of financial regulations, reporting standards, and tax laws
• Leadership: Excellent team management, communication, and decision-making skills
• Technically proficient: Experience with financial IT systems and digital finance tools. Experience with the PowerBI suite of tools (or similar) preferred but not required.
• Competitive salary - The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual qualifications, skills, and experience, and will be agreed upon during the selection process in accordance with applicable legislation and internal compensation policies.

Amerge is an award-winning global full-service Amazon agency with over 200+ years of collective ex-Amazon experience.

Our primary mission is building the blueprint for every brand's success with Amazon, regardless of whether you are currently selling on the platform or elsewhere. Recognized as a certified Amazon Marketing Cloud provider, we proudly deliver outstanding AMC solutions and services tailored for our clients. As one of the few official Amazon Ads Tech resellers in Europe (DSP & AMC), we remain at the forefront of Amazon industry advancements, seamlessly integrating the latest Ad Tech innovations and Amazon trends into our strategies.