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Head of Finance 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Robert Half
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a qualified Financial Controller to serve as the Interim Head of Finance for a 12-month fixed-term contract at a rapidly growing AI startup.
  • The role offers a salary range of £80-90k and is primarily remote, requiring office attendance only three times a month.
  • Candidates must be fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA) with essential experience in US GAAP and a background in SME environments.
  • Responsibilities include leading a finance team, managing month-end closing procedures, overseeing accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with VAT returns and year-end accounts.
  • The company is recognized as one of the Top 50 fastest-growing companies in the U.K. and is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

We are looking for a qualified, Financial Controller with SME and US GAAP experience, to join a STEM, AI Disrupter, as an Interim Head of Finance for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. Paying £80-90k, this position is based in Central London but will be predominantly remote. You will only be required to come to the office, on average, 3 times a month.

The Role

  • Lead and supervise a finance team of 4-5 assistants and accountants, ensuring efficient financial operations.
  • Manage month-end closing procedures, perform reconciliations, and provide management reports to the CFO and leadership team.
  • Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bookkeeping for both our UK and US divisions.
  • Ensure compliance by thoroughly reviewing VAT returns and preparing year-end accounts for both UK and US entities.
  • Collaborate with external accountants and lead on the audit process.

Your Profile

  • You will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA)
  • Experience with US entities or preferably US GAAP is essential.
  • Prior Financial Controller or Head of experience in an SME environment is essential.

The Company

The company are an AI Startup who are rapidly growing and are one of the Top 50 fastest growing companies in the U.K. The organisation are a STEM, AI Disruptor with an ever growing presence in the U.S.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice

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