Job Description
Strategic, Hands-On Finance Leadership in a Global Digital Environment - Fully Remote - Apply Now
Head of Finance / Senior Financial Controller£60,000-£75,000 • Fully Remote • PermanentHays are partnering with a highly successful, multi-national digital group operating across the UK, US and Australia. Generating £12-16m in annual revenue, the organisation specialises in performance marketing and lead generation within the consumer finance sector. This is a lean, remote-first environment where autonomy, commercial thinking and tangible impact are at the heart of how the business operates.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Head of Finance / Senior Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function across the international group. This is a hands-on role suited to a commercially-minded qualified accountant who enjoys both operational control and stepping into higher-level financial modelling, strategic analysis and business partnering. You’ll work directly with founding-level leadership and play a key role in shaping the finance strategy of a growing, entrepreneurial organisation.Key Responsibilities:Core Financial Operations
* Lead month-end close, management accounts and group consolidations across multi-entity operations (UK, US, Australia).
* Manage and enhance Xero systems, including multi-currency setups.
* Strengthen internal controls, policies and financial processes.
* Manage an Accounts Assistant and help build the finance function over time.
* Oversee relationships with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers.
Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A
* Lead annual and quarterly budgeting processes across all entities.
* Monitor performance against budget and support decision-making.
* Build financial models for forecasting, scenario planning, cash flow and cohort analysis.
* Develop and report on KPIs for the leadership team.
* Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.
Tax & International Compliance
* Support tax planning across UK and international entities.
* Manage transfer pricing and ensure compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax rules (UK/US/Australia).
* Liaise with global tax advisers and ensure timely filings.
Commercial & Strategic Support
* Provide analysis to support investment decisions, pricing strategies and market expansion.
* Support new ventures with modelling and compliance considerations.
* Contribute to commercial conversations with a strong financial perspective.
What We’re Looking For
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant.
* Experience in multi-entity or group accounting, comfortable working autonomously in a lean SME environment.
* Experience with Xero (including multi-currency) would be helpful and strong Excel financial modelling capabilities.
* Exposure to fintech, consumer finance, digital marketing or e-commerce would be preferable.
* Understanding of US and/or Australian accounting or tax would be advantageous.
* Experience with M&A, integrations or group structuring.
* Experience with financial services regulatory requirements.
* Commercially minded with strong business acumen.
* Confident communicator with non-finance stakeholders.
* Proactive, detail-driven and comfortable building processes from scratch.
* Able to work across time zones within a distributed team.
What’s on Offer
* £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience.
* Fully remote working with flexibility.
* Opportunity to own and shape the entire finance function.
* A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with no corporate bureaucracy.
* Direct access to senior leadership and decision-making.
* 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
* Pension scheme.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4781395