Skills

Leadership Risk Management Stakeholder Management Problem-solving Risk Mitigation Process Improvement Business Management Accounting

Job Specifications

Head of Finance Transformation
PS80,000 - PS90,000 + 10-20% Bonus | Central London | Hybrid (2 days in office)
Stanton House is exclusively partnering with a high-growth, international business to recruit a Head of Finance Transformation.
We are working with a dynamic and scaling organisation that is embarking on an exciting period of expansion across multiple territories. This newly created position will play a critical role in building out the financial infrastructure needed to support growth, both organically and through acquisition.
As Head of Finance Transformation, you will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, shaping integration strategies for M&A, and leading cross-functional transformation initiatives that enhance finance processes, governance, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a finance integration playbook for future acquisitions.
Lead end-to-end integration of acquisitions, ensuring people, systems and processes are aligned and effectively Embedded.
Conduct due diligence reviews and assess investment cases to inform integration planning and risk mitigation.
Define and execute value creation plans post-acquisition, with robust governance to track performance.
Drive process improvement initiatives across core finance functions, including month-end, O2C and P2P cycles.
Champion the use of AI and automation tools to optimise transactional workflows.
Lead transformation projects across key areas such as revenue recognition, group restructuring, and ERP (NetSuite) optimisation.
Build collaborative relationships across finance and non-finance teams, acting as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.
About You:
Proven experience leading M&A integration or large-scale finance transformation projects.
Background in Controllership, Business Management, Consulting or Project/Programme Management.
Deep understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards, and consolidation.
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present effectively at Board level.
Commercially astute, with a clear focus on value creation and risk management.
Proficient in finance systems and transformation initiatives, ideally including ERP (NetSuite).
Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
What's on Offer:
Base salary of PS80,000 - PS90,000 plus a 10%-20% performance-related bonus.
Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the Central London office).
Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and pension.
Opportunities to shape the finance function in a fast-growing, international business.
Supportive and inclusive company culture focused on professional development.
Next Steps:
If you're a finance transformation professional seeking your next challenge in a growth-focused business, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply directly or reach out to Stanton House for a confidential discussion.

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