TechLabs London is a fast-growing technology company with offices in the UK (High Wycombe), UAE (Dubai) and the Development Centre in Egypt (Cairo). Due to exponential growth, we are looking to expand our team by bringing in a highly experienced finance professional with extensive knowledge of UK accounting standards, taxation regulations, corporate governance, and financial strategy.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Finance Director is a senior executive responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the organisation’s financial management, reporting, and governance functions. This position ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth by providing expert financial insight to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior management team.
The Finance Director oversees all financial planning, taxation, financial reporting, treasury management, and compliance with UK regulatory frameworks, including statutory filings and corporate obligations with HM Revenue & Customs and Companies House.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement the organisation’s long-term financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
- Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board of Directors to support business growth and profitability.
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
- Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and margins.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, investment decisions, and corporate finance transactions where required.
Finance Directors typically act as strategic partners to the CEO, contributing financial insight to support business decisions and growth plans.
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Ensure the accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Oversee statutory accounts preparation in accordance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS where applicable).
- Ensure timely filing of financial statements and confirmation statements with Companies House.
- Provide detailed financial reports and management accounts to the executive leadership team and board.
- Manage the organisation’s external audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations and statutory obligations with HM Revenue & Customs.
- Oversee preparation and submission of corporate tax returns, VAT returns, PAYE reporting, and other statutory filings.
- Provide strategic tax planning to ensure efficient tax structures and compliance with legislation.
- Monitor changes in UK tax laws and financial regulations and ensure organisational compliance.
- Manage relationships with tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and government bodies.
Treasury, Cash Flow & Capital Management
- Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management to ensure the organisation maintains sufficient financial resources.
- Manage banking relationships, funding arrangements, and debt structures.
- Optimise working capital, credit management, and treasury operations.
- Implement financial risk management strategies and internal financial controls.
Governance, Risk & Internal Controls
- Establish and maintain strong financial governance frameworks and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance regulations and best practice financial policies.
- Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Oversee insurance, financial risk management, and regulatory compliance processes.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop the finance and accounting teams including financial controllers, accountants, and analysts.
- Foster a high-performance culture within the finance department.
- Provide mentoring, leadership, and professional development opportunities for finance staff.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to support operational and strategic goals.
Stakeholder & External Relations
- Act as the primary financial interface with investors, lenders, auditors, and financial institutions.
- Support board reporting, investor relations, and strategic communications regarding financial performance.
- Maintain strong relationships with external advisors including auditors, legal counsel, tax specialists, and regulators.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience in senior finance or accounting experience, including leadership roles such as Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Controller.
- Proven experience in strategic financial leadership and financial governance.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS).
- Extensive experience managing statutory reporting and regulatory compliance in the UK.
- Demonstrated expertise in taxation, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- A recognised accounting qualification.
- Experience working for Technology firms.
Desirable
- Experience working with multi-entity organisations or international operations.
- Experience with ERP and financial management systems.
- Experience in corporate finance, M&A, or fundraising.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Advanced financial analysis and modelling.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity and professional judgement.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and corporate governance.
WORK ARRANGEMENTS
- Permanent position.
- Full time or part time
- Hybrid working model, with presence in the High Wycombe office 2–3 days per week and remote working available for the remainder of the week.
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