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Base pay range
Up to £120k
Overview
Head of Operations & Finance- AI Series A Scaleup – London. We’re partnering with a high-growth AI company whose technology is already transforming global heavy industry — deployed in live production environments and making billions of dollars’ worth of decisions every year. They’re now looking for an exceptional Head of Operations & Finance to join the senior leadership team and help steer the business through rapid growth and international expansion.
The Role
This is a hands-on, high-impact position leading both operational and financial strategy as the company scales from seed to Series A and beyond. You’ll play a central role in forecasting, planning, and execution — ensuring the organisation runs efficiently while supporting global expansion and continued innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintain dynamic financial models to guide strategic decision-making and growth.
* Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial control, ensuring resources are deployed effectively.
* Oversee capacity planning and operational processes across complex enterprise projects.
* Manage investor relations and fundraising materials, supporting board and investor communications.
* Oversee people operations, including payroll, contracts, and performance processes.
* Lead international operations — managing insurance, visas, tax, and entity administration as the business expands globally.
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines analytical rigour with operational intuition — a steady hand in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.
* Proven experience in operations and/or finance leadership within a scaling tech business.
* You'll come from either a top consulting background, investment banking or may be a seasoned operator within the start-up scene where you have seen rapid growth.
* Strong financial modelling and analytical capability; confident working with data to inform decisions.
* Experience managing budgets, fundraising, or investor communications.
* High degree of discipline, ownership, and autonomy.
* Excited by real-world technology and the opportunity to help build a global industrial AI leader.
* Willing to work on-site and travel internationally as required.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Technology, Information and Media
London, England, United Kingdom
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