Head of Finance

What You Will Do

• Lead preparation of statutory financial statements for group entities in line with local GAAP, IFRS and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of financials and taxation as applicable
• Oversee monthly group consolidation and intercompany reconciliation
• Manage external auditors across all jurisdictions and act as key liaison with auditors
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial reporting processes
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities across all jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop and implement new reporting templates and dashboards to improve business insights.
• Present financial results and strategic insights to senior leadership
• Oversee working capital management, including cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity and optimising FX management, including hedging
• Oversee VAT/GST/Sales Tax filings and other statutory obligations across all jurisdictions
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure the team is aware of any changes
• Oversee timely payroll processing across all relevant regions
• Lead and mentor a growing finance team across various entities
• Keep abreast of innovation and automation within finance to drive efficiency in the business
  

What We Expect

• Qualified Chartered Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
• 10+ years in a senior finance role with at least 3 of them in a group finance capacity
• Deep knowledge of statutory requirements in the UK and at least another of QCIC’s jurisdictions
• Proven experience managing consolidations, audit process and multi-country compliance
• Experience with Microsoft and Business Central is desirable
• Proven ability to operate independently and lead in a fast paced international environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial issues clearly
• Exposure to global tax compliance, intercompany agreements and transfer pricing is preferable
• Experience of managing a finance team
  

NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.