Head of Finance

Head of Finance, Luxury Travel, London, £85k + bonus

An ambitious, founder-led international business is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function during an exciting period of sustained growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful, cash-generative organisation that continues to scale organically across key global markets. Reporting directly to the founders, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial infrastructure required to support the next stage of growth.

The role offers significant visibility, influence and autonomy, combining strategic finance leadership with hands-on operational responsibility.

As Head of Finance, you will lead all aspects of the finance function across a multi-entity international group with operations spanning the UK, North America and the Middle East.

Financial Reporting

• Lead the day-to-day finance function across multiple international entities


• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board reporting


• Deliver insightful analysis on business performance, profitability and growth trends


• Ensure financial information remains accurate, reliable and audit-ready

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Partner closely with founders and senior leaders to support strategic decision-making


• Provide financial modelling, scenario planning and forecasting support


• Challenge performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency


• Deliver meaningful commercial insights to support business growth

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity across multiple entities and currencies


• Oversee international treasury operations and intercompany funding arrangements


• Monitor foreign currency exposure and manage relationships with FX providers


• Support effective management of working capital and cash generation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes


• Ensure integrity and reconciliation of financial and operational data


• Improve reporting capabilities and enhance visibility across the business

Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Lead the annual audit process and manage external advisor relationships


• Oversee statutory reporting requirements across international entities


• Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks as the business scales

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop junior finance team


• Build a high-performing finance function capable of supporting continued growth


• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous development

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)


• Experience leading finance functions within a commercial business


• Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise


• Experience operating across international and multi-currency environments


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


• Experience partnering directly with founders, directors or executive leadership teams

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