Head of Finance Transformation, Integration & Innovation

Apply now!; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Summer Fridays

Audience tickets

Employee assistance program

Free courses and training

EV scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Volunteer days

Job summary

Fremantle UK in London is seeking a strategic Head of Finance Transformation, Integration & Innovation to shape the finance operating model across FMUK and its portfolio companies. This hands-on leadership role is hybrid, with 3-4 days in the office, reporting to the Finance Director with a dotted line to the CFO/COO.

You will drive transformation, integration and advanced analytics, balance Group and local requirements, and deliver scalable processes, automation and accurate reporting for

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a clear, prioritised finance transformation roadmap with measurable outcomes.
• Identify inefficiencies, duplication, and manual work across finance teams and implement practical solutions.
• Standardise core processes (month-end, forecasting, reporting, cash flow) where it adds value, while allowing appropriate flexibility for portfolios of companies.
• Reduce reporting cycle times and improve quality and consistency of outputs.
• Track and report progress against transformation KPIs.
• Lead the financial integration of existing and new portfolios of companies into FMUK.
• Define and implement a clear onboarding framework covering reporting, controls, systems, and governance.
• Work closely with UK CFOs/FDs to align processes without disrupting business performance.
• Design and implement practical, scalable solutions that simplify integration challenges and create repeatable models for future acquisitions.
• Ensure consistent and efficient flow of information into FMUK and Group reporting.
• Act as the key interface translating Group requirements into practical, workable processes for FMUK and portfolio finance teams.
• Challenge and rationalise Group reporting demands where they create unnecessary complexity or duplication.
• Ensure compliance with Group standards (reporting, controls, governance) while minimising operational friction.
• Create clear guidance, templates, and frameworks that simplify Group submissions for local teams.
• Build strong relationships with Group Finance to influence expectations and timelines where appropriate.
• Drive adoption of tools and systems that improve automation, reporting, and data quality (e.g. SAP/BW/FMIS enhancements, dashboards).
• Partner with FP&A to improve accessibility and usability of financial data.
• Introduce practical reporting and planning tools that reduce manual effort and improve insight.
• Explore and implement the use of AI and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting, reporting, anomaly detection, and decision support.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and assess their applicability within the FMUK finance function.
• Work across FMUK finance, Production Company finance teams, FM Group Finance and IT and many other teams across FM.
• Lead change initiatives end-to-end, including design, stakeholder engagement, rollout, and embedding.
• Ensure strong communication and buy-in across all stakeholders.
• Support the CFO in embedding consistent ways of working and a high-performance finance culture.
• Deliver key finance-related projects (e.g. reporting redesign, operating model changes, system upgrades).
• Assess opportunities for centralisation or shared services where beneficial.
• Support post-acquisition reviews and ensure integration benefits are realised.

Job description

Fremantle UK in London is seeking a strategic Head of Finance Transformation, Integration & Innovation to shape the finance operating model across FMUK and its portfolio companies. This hands-on leadership role is hybrid, with 3-4 days in the office, reporting to the Finance Director with a dotted line to the CFO/COO.

You will drive transformation, integration and advanced analytics, balance Group and local requirements, and deliver scalable processes, automation and accurate reporting for