* Location: London, United Kingdom
* Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
* Department: Finance
* Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking FP&A Specialist to lead our global finance function across the UK, UAE, and Pakistan. This role requires a strong technical foundation in finance, combined with the ability to automate processes, build dashboards, leverage AI tools, and establish efficient financial systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, tech-savvy, and confident in managing multi-country reporting.
This is a London-based role and requires close coordination with cross-functional teams across all locations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
* Lead the finance department across three regions, ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
* Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the organisations long-term goals.
* Act as a business partner to leadership, providing insights and recommendations to guide decision-making.
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Reporting
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and group management reports.
* Manage group consolidation and ensure accurate intercompany accounting.
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all three entities.
* Provide financial insights and KPIs to support performance reviews.
* Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting requirements (UK, UAE, Pakistan).
Automation & Digital Finance
* Automate finance workflows including invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting.
* Use AI-driven tools for forecasting, risk analysis, and operational efficiency.
* Build, manage, and optimize financial dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
* Ability to build and run finance systems by creating policies, SOPs, and process frameworks to ensure efficient and scalable operations across all countries.
Treasury, Payroll & Controls
* Oversee cash flow planning, treasury management, and banking relationships.
* Supervise payroll processing across all regions with accuracy and confidentiality.
* Ensure robust internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management practices.
Compliance & Audit
* Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors across UK, UAE, and Pakistan.
* Ensure VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory filings are completed on time.
* Maintain strong governance to meet global compliance requirements.
People & Stakeholder Management
* Lead and develop the finance team across multiple locations.
* Work closely with HR, operations, and department heads to support company-wide initiatives.
* Facilitate cross-border communication and ensure alignment of finance policies and practices.
* Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end closing.
* Review and approve financial transactions and spending requests.
* Manage procurement and vendor financial evaluations.
* Drive financial discipline and cost optimization initiatives.
Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred).
* 5+ years of finance management experience, ideally in a multi-country setup.
* Strong knowledge of IFRS and global reporting standards.
* Experience in automation, digital finance tools, and AI-assisted systems.
* Ability to build and manage dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Knowledge of UK tax regulations and statutory requirements.
* Ability to build and run system with creating policies and Sops.
Preferred Skills
* Fintech industry experience is a strong plus.
* Exposure to UAE and Pakistan financial regulations.
* Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP systems.
* Experience working in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
Why Join Us
* Opportunity to lead a global finance function.
* Work with modern tools, automation, and AI to shape the future of finance.
* Collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.