Job from partner- 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.
