Posted on behalf of
Agratas
We’re supporting a fast‑growing organisation in hiring a Head of UK Finance to work closely with R&D and Technology leaders. This role is strategic, highly collaborative, and ideal for someone who can partner confidently with technical teams, drive financial clarity, and support a rapidly scaling, innovation‑led environment.
The Head of UK Finance will:
* Acting as a strategic finance adviser to R&D leadership, guiding forecasting, budgeting, and spend control.
* Leading financial planning processes, including budgeting, long‑term modelling, and cash flow forecasting.
* Supporting business cases and financial evaluations across research, engineering, and product development.
* Driving continuous improvement in reporting, insights, and operational finance processes.
* Overseeing headcount forecasting and workforce planning with HR.
* Leading finance inputs into systems implementation (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and managing a Finance Analyst.
The Head of UK Finance will have:
* A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Strong experience as a Finance Business Partner within engineering, tech, or R&D‑driven environments.
* Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision‑making.
* Excellent analytical capability and communication skills.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
* A genuine interest in supporting innovation, technology, and fast‑growing teams.
This is a high‑impact role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy within a cutting‑edge R&D environment. If you thrive in fast‑paced, technical settings and enjoy partnering closely with senior leaders, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.