Head of Finance

About the role

White Horse Employment is partnering with a high‑growth, global market‑leading business to hire a Head of Finance. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will own the group’s core accounting activities and help shape the future direction of the finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Full ownership of the group accounting function, including statutory reporting, consolidations, audit, tax and financial controls.
• Lead, develop and mentor an international finance team, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture.
• Manage external auditors, advisors and key financial stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across the group.
• Drive improvements to finance processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Lead finance transformation and business improvement projects.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide insight and support strategic decision‑making.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Strong technical accounting background with experience in audit, consolidations, statutory reporting and tax.
• Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Experience improving processes, controls and systems within a growing organisation.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, hands‑on and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Statutory reporting
• Audit
• Consolidations
• Tax
• Financial controls

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on a fast‑growing business.
• Leadership of a key finance function and high‑visibility projects.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership.
• Career development in a dynamic, international environment.