Join a dedicated team in the financial services industry as a Credit Controller (German speaking) in London. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage credit operations effectively. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the financial services industry. The company operates within a professional environment, offering specialised services to clients. Description Manage the credit control process to ensure timely payments and minimise outstanding debts with German clients. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions and customer accounts. Communicate with clients to resolve payment issues and queries efficiently. Collaborate with internal departments to address billing discrepancies and disputes. Prepare reports on credit activity and outstanding accounts for management review. Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and take appropriate action as required. Support the team with ad hoc administrative tasks related to credit management. Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations. Profile A successful Credit Controller should have: Fluent in German. A strong background in accounting and finance, preferably within the financial services industry. Proficiency in credit control processes and financial systems. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines. Capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements. Job Offer Competitive daily rate between 135 and 160, paid in GBP. Temporary position in the financial services industry, based in London. Opportunity to work with a professional and experienced team. Chance to develop your expertise in accounting and finance. If you are an experienced Credit Controller ready for your next challenge in London, we encourage you to apply today.
Apr 07, 2026
Seasonal
Join a dedicated team in the financial services industry as a Credit Controller (German speaking) in London. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage credit operations effectively. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the financial services industry. The company operates within a professional environment, offering specialised services to clients. Description Manage the credit control process to ensure timely payments and minimise outstanding debts with German clients. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions and customer accounts. Communicate with clients to resolve payment issues and queries efficiently. Collaborate with internal departments to address billing discrepancies and disputes. Prepare reports on credit activity and outstanding accounts for management review. Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and take appropriate action as required. Support the team with ad hoc administrative tasks related to credit management. Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations. Profile A successful Credit Controller should have: Fluent in German. A strong background in accounting and finance, preferably within the financial services industry. Proficiency in credit control processes and financial systems. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines. Capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements. Job Offer Competitive daily rate between 135 and 160, paid in GBP. Temporary position in the financial services industry, based in London. Opportunity to work with a professional and experienced team. Chance to develop your expertise in accounting and finance. If you are an experienced Credit Controller ready for your next challenge in London, we encourage you to apply today.
Role: Head of Finance Location: Bingham Salary: 45-50k We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Head of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations of the business. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and COO, with responsibility for delivering robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational control. This position offers a clear progression pathway to Financial Director for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance: Strategic & Commercial Leadership; Act as the financial lead for the organisation, advising the CEO and COO on financial strategy. Support business growth through robust financial planning and analysis. Provide commercial insight to inform key operational and investment decisions. Contribute to board-level reporting and strategic discussions. Financial Control & Reporting; Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts. Oversee annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements. Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems, and processes. Operational Oversight; Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payroll and VAT. Manage relationships with external auditors, accountants, and banking partners. Identify efficiencies and implement continuous improvement across finance processes. Person Specification for Head of Finance: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role (Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar). Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. Proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally. Desirable; Experience in a growing SME environment. Experience leading or developing a small finance team. If you feel the above Head of Finance specification matches your professional background, click apply.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Role: Head of Finance Location: Bingham Salary: 45-50k We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Head of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations of the business. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and COO, with responsibility for delivering robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational control. This position offers a clear progression pathway to Financial Director for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance: Strategic & Commercial Leadership; Act as the financial lead for the organisation, advising the CEO and COO on financial strategy. Support business growth through robust financial planning and analysis. Provide commercial insight to inform key operational and investment decisions. Contribute to board-level reporting and strategic discussions. Financial Control & Reporting; Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts. Oversee annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements. Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems, and processes. Operational Oversight; Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payroll and VAT. Manage relationships with external auditors, accountants, and banking partners. Identify efficiencies and implement continuous improvement across finance processes. Person Specification for Head of Finance: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role (Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar). Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. Proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally. Desirable; Experience in a growing SME environment. Experience leading or developing a small finance team. If you feel the above Head of Finance specification matches your professional background, click apply.
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Stores Operations team member in Edinburgh to manage inventory accurately. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality control and oversee the storage process while working effectively with a collaborative team. Essential skills include a Cert II or III in Transport and Logistics, proficiency in MS Office, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive work environment.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Stores Operations team member in Edinburgh to manage inventory accurately. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality control and oversee the storage process while working effectively with a collaborative team. Essential skills include a Cert II or III in Transport and Logistics, proficiency in MS Office, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive work environment.
Financial Controller Didcot Interim contract Jackson Hogg are delighted to be partnering with a superb, growing business, looking to recruit an experienced, qualified, Financial Controller who is available immediately to support with a busy period in a fast paced accounts function. As the Financial Controller, you will focus on implementing robust financial controls and processes that will drive operational efficiency and support business growth internationally. You will collaborate closely with operational budget holders and commercial teams, ensuring financial strategies are aligned with business objectives and customer contracts are optimised for maximum profitability. Duties and responsibilities include: Establish and maintain robust financial processes and controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance across all financial operations. Partner with operational budget holders across the business to provide financial insights that drive decision making, cost efficiencies and resource allocation. Working closely with the commercial team to analyse financial data and identify opportunities for improving customer contracts. Focus on optimising terms and conditions to enhance profitability, support sustainable business growth and identify new avenues for expansion. Monthly reporting and board packs. Financial risk management. End-to end audit management and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements. Leading and mentoring a high performing finance team, fostering an environment of CI. As the ideal candidate you will be/have: Qualified Accountant - (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Immediately available and able to commit to a temporary contract. Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounting, including IFRS and UK GAAP. Proven track record of business partnering. Strong leadership skills.
Apr 07, 2026
Seasonal
Financial Controller Didcot Interim contract Jackson Hogg are delighted to be partnering with a superb, growing business, looking to recruit an experienced, qualified, Financial Controller who is available immediately to support with a busy period in a fast paced accounts function. As the Financial Controller, you will focus on implementing robust financial controls and processes that will drive operational efficiency and support business growth internationally. You will collaborate closely with operational budget holders and commercial teams, ensuring financial strategies are aligned with business objectives and customer contracts are optimised for maximum profitability. Duties and responsibilities include: Establish and maintain robust financial processes and controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance across all financial operations. Partner with operational budget holders across the business to provide financial insights that drive decision making, cost efficiencies and resource allocation. Working closely with the commercial team to analyse financial data and identify opportunities for improving customer contracts. Focus on optimising terms and conditions to enhance profitability, support sustainable business growth and identify new avenues for expansion. Monthly reporting and board packs. Financial risk management. End-to end audit management and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements. Leading and mentoring a high performing finance team, fostering an environment of CI. As the ideal candidate you will be/have: Qualified Accountant - (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Immediately available and able to commit to a temporary contract. Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounting, including IFRS and UK GAAP. Proven track record of business partnering. Strong leadership skills.
Are you an Operational Coordinator or Office Manager looking for your next career move? Are you dedicated, engaging, detail-orientated and task driven? If so, then we would love to hear from you. The Company Informed Recruitment are a growing IT & Tech Recruitment Consultancy dedicated to the delivery of high-quality permanent recruitment & contract consultancy solutions to businesses within specialist markets in the UK. We are currently a small group of successful, conscientious, and hard-working people, continually looking for others to grow a team of ambitious people that take their work seriously but do so in an environment where they can have fun, enjoy professional development, look after one another, be financially rewarded, and share in each other's success. We are fiercely ambitious and competitive; however, we believe in going about our business in the right manner. That means looking to partner with people for the long term based on trust and delivering consistently. The Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Office Manager with a great eye for detail and top class written and people skills, to join our expanding team. We are looking for a suitably motivated and qualified candidate to help us evolve, provide scope, and assist us to deliver our already excellent services to more customers and candidates alike. Working alongside a hard-working, collaborative, supportive and professional team, you will be taking a hands-on and active role in organising the operational side of the business. You will ensure administrative tasks are carried out in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner; manage a policy of continual improvement; support purchase ledger processes; ensure all compliance data is collated and stored in line with legislative requirements; manage suppliers and best value; manage and update data; act as the first point of contact for those communicating with the business; and help to actively market the business and promote our growth. This is a multi-dimensional role that requires a high degree of adaptability, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic environment. The role will be office based. The Person We are searching for likeminded professionals that are enthusiastic, positive, ambitious, mentally agile, conscientious, and driven - not only financially, but by delivering a top quality customer service and having both personal & professional pride in the work that they deliver, relationships that they build, and tenacity that they display to succeed where others do not (because that is the added value that makes work enjoyable, drives success, and ultimately maximises your return). We are looking for someone that is task orientated, likes things to be done in the correct manner, and someone that likes to solve problems and to achieve. Essential Skills A successful commercial track record in an Office Management, Operations Management or Senior Administration role. Confident running day-to-day office operations, including facilities, suppliers, and internal processes. Proactive and solutions-driven, with excellent communication and multitasking skills. Strong Office 365 skills, in particular with Word & Excel. Desirable CIPD Qualifications Accounting software experience Previous experience within recruitment, management consultancy, or professional service markets. Bachelor's Degree If you are looking for a new and exciting career opportunity, with an organisation that values its employees and rewards based on effort and outcomes, a place where you can add real value and see the direct results of success both personally and on the business, then simply submit your latest CV for consideration with a covering note explaining why you fit the bill and your reasons for applying. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an Operational Coordinator or Office Manager looking for your next career move? Are you dedicated, engaging, detail-orientated and task driven? If so, then we would love to hear from you. The Company Informed Recruitment are a growing IT & Tech Recruitment Consultancy dedicated to the delivery of high-quality permanent recruitment & contract consultancy solutions to businesses within specialist markets in the UK. We are currently a small group of successful, conscientious, and hard-working people, continually looking for others to grow a team of ambitious people that take their work seriously but do so in an environment where they can have fun, enjoy professional development, look after one another, be financially rewarded, and share in each other's success. We are fiercely ambitious and competitive; however, we believe in going about our business in the right manner. That means looking to partner with people for the long term based on trust and delivering consistently. The Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Office Manager with a great eye for detail and top class written and people skills, to join our expanding team. We are looking for a suitably motivated and qualified candidate to help us evolve, provide scope, and assist us to deliver our already excellent services to more customers and candidates alike. Working alongside a hard-working, collaborative, supportive and professional team, you will be taking a hands-on and active role in organising the operational side of the business. You will ensure administrative tasks are carried out in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner; manage a policy of continual improvement; support purchase ledger processes; ensure all compliance data is collated and stored in line with legislative requirements; manage suppliers and best value; manage and update data; act as the first point of contact for those communicating with the business; and help to actively market the business and promote our growth. This is a multi-dimensional role that requires a high degree of adaptability, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic environment. The role will be office based. The Person We are searching for likeminded professionals that are enthusiastic, positive, ambitious, mentally agile, conscientious, and driven - not only financially, but by delivering a top quality customer service and having both personal & professional pride in the work that they deliver, relationships that they build, and tenacity that they display to succeed where others do not (because that is the added value that makes work enjoyable, drives success, and ultimately maximises your return). We are looking for someone that is task orientated, likes things to be done in the correct manner, and someone that likes to solve problems and to achieve. Essential Skills A successful commercial track record in an Office Management, Operations Management or Senior Administration role. Confident running day-to-day office operations, including facilities, suppliers, and internal processes. Proactive and solutions-driven, with excellent communication and multitasking skills. Strong Office 365 skills, in particular with Word & Excel. Desirable CIPD Qualifications Accounting software experience Previous experience within recruitment, management consultancy, or professional service markets. Bachelor's Degree If you are looking for a new and exciting career opportunity, with an organisation that values its employees and rewards based on effort and outcomes, a place where you can add real value and see the direct results of success both personally and on the business, then simply submit your latest CV for consideration with a covering note explaining why you fit the bill and your reasons for applying. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
We are seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to join a reputable organisation, this role requires a detail-oriented individual to manage credit control processes and maintain positive relationships with clients in Hove. Client Details Our client are committed to maintaining high standards in their financial and accounting operations and offer a stable and professional work environment. Description Manage and maintain the organisation's credit control processes to ensure timely payments. Monitor and reconcile customer accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving them promptly. Communicate with clients to follow up on overdue payments and resolve payment queries. Prepare and issue invoices and statements to clients accurately and on time. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial records and reporting. Maintain proper documentation of all credit control activities and client interactions. Provide regular reports on outstanding debts and aged debtor analysis to management. Assist with implementing credit control policies and procedures to improve efficiency. Profile A successful Credit Controller should have: Previous experience in a credit control or similar accounting role. Strong numerical and analytical skills to manage financial data effectively. Excellent communication abilities to liaise with clients and internal teams professionally. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities efficiently. A positive attitude towards maintaining client relationships and resolving issues amicably. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 27,000 to 29,000 per annum. Permanent position based in Hove, offering job stability. Opportunity to work in a professional environment. Potential for career development and growth within the company. Supportive company culture focused on professional excellence. If you are an experienced Credit Controller seeking a rewarding role in Hove, we encourage you to apply now.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to join a reputable organisation, this role requires a detail-oriented individual to manage credit control processes and maintain positive relationships with clients in Hove. Client Details Our client are committed to maintaining high standards in their financial and accounting operations and offer a stable and professional work environment. Description Manage and maintain the organisation's credit control processes to ensure timely payments. Monitor and reconcile customer accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving them promptly. Communicate with clients to follow up on overdue payments and resolve payment queries. Prepare and issue invoices and statements to clients accurately and on time. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial records and reporting. Maintain proper documentation of all credit control activities and client interactions. Provide regular reports on outstanding debts and aged debtor analysis to management. Assist with implementing credit control policies and procedures to improve efficiency. Profile A successful Credit Controller should have: Previous experience in a credit control or similar accounting role. Strong numerical and analytical skills to manage financial data effectively. Excellent communication abilities to liaise with clients and internal teams professionally. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities efficiently. A positive attitude towards maintaining client relationships and resolving issues amicably. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 27,000 to 29,000 per annum. Permanent position based in Hove, offering job stability. Opportunity to work in a professional environment. Potential for career development and growth within the company. Supportive company culture focused on professional excellence. If you are an experienced Credit Controller seeking a rewarding role in Hove, we encourage you to apply now.
Our client is seeking a German-speaking Credit Controller to join an established team located in Bolton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a crucial part in transforming the finance department operations as the business continues to grow. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, maximising cash collection, minimising risk and exceeding KPIs click apply for full job details
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Our client is seeking a German-speaking Credit Controller to join an established team located in Bolton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a crucial part in transforming the finance department operations as the business continues to grow. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, maximising cash collection, minimising risk and exceeding KPIs click apply for full job details
ransport Co-ordinator (Operations & Customer Service) Location: West London Salary: £27,500 - £29,000 (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (No weekends) Contract: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-paced transport operation for a professional and highly organised Co-ordinator. This role sits at the heart of the business, acting as a key point of contact between customers, drivers, and the internal operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong customer service and coordination experience to join a structured and supportive environment with clear day-to-day processes. Key Responsibilities Act as a central point of contact for incoming customer and driver communications Support the operations/controllers team with scheduling, planning, and real-time coordination Monitor and manage job progress, ensuring service levels and timings are maintained Handle customer queries, updates, and issue resolution in a professional and timely manner Liaise with drivers to ensure smooth execution of daily operations Maintain accurate records, logs, and system updates Assist with general administrative and operational support tasks Candidate Profile Previous experience in a co-ordinator, operations, or customer service role (transport/logistics experience desirable) Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, reactive environment Confident using internal systems, email, and telephone-based communication A proactive and solutions-focused approach What's on Offer Competitive salary of £27,500 - £29,000 Monday to Friday working hours - no weekend requirement Weekly pay structure Company pension scheme Long-term stability within an established and growing business Supportive team environment with structured processes If you are a reliable and motivated individual looking to develop your career within operations and coordination, please apply now for immediate consideration.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
ransport Co-ordinator (Operations & Customer Service) Location: West London Salary: £27,500 - £29,000 (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (No weekends) Contract: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-paced transport operation for a professional and highly organised Co-ordinator. This role sits at the heart of the business, acting as a key point of contact between customers, drivers, and the internal operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong customer service and coordination experience to join a structured and supportive environment with clear day-to-day processes. Key Responsibilities Act as a central point of contact for incoming customer and driver communications Support the operations/controllers team with scheduling, planning, and real-time coordination Monitor and manage job progress, ensuring service levels and timings are maintained Handle customer queries, updates, and issue resolution in a professional and timely manner Liaise with drivers to ensure smooth execution of daily operations Maintain accurate records, logs, and system updates Assist with general administrative and operational support tasks Candidate Profile Previous experience in a co-ordinator, operations, or customer service role (transport/logistics experience desirable) Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, reactive environment Confident using internal systems, email, and telephone-based communication A proactive and solutions-focused approach What's on Offer Competitive salary of £27,500 - £29,000 Monday to Friday working hours - no weekend requirement Weekly pay structure Company pension scheme Long-term stability within an established and growing business Supportive team environment with structured processes If you are a reliable and motivated individual looking to develop your career within operations and coordination, please apply now for immediate consideration.
Financial Controller Manufacturing London Industry: Manufacturing Our prestigious client, who are awell established, globalmanufacturing organisation are on the hunt for anexperienced Financial Controller to lead theirUK finance operations. Theyare looking for someone with strong experience within a manufacturing environment and proven capability using integrated SAP software click apply for full job details
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Manufacturing London Industry: Manufacturing Our prestigious client, who are awell established, globalmanufacturing organisation are on the hunt for anexperienced Financial Controller to lead theirUK finance operations. Theyare looking for someone with strong experience within a manufacturing environment and proven capability using integrated SAP software click apply for full job details
Brook Street are working with a successful, growing business based in Capel Hendre to recruit an Accounts Payable Administrator into their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience who enjoys ownership, accuracy and working in a collaborative environment. ? The role Reporting to the Finance Operations Supervisor and Financial Controller, you'll play a key r click apply for full job details
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Brook Street are working with a successful, growing business based in Capel Hendre to recruit an Accounts Payable Administrator into their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience who enjoys ownership, accuracy and working in a collaborative environment. ? The role Reporting to the Finance Operations Supervisor and Financial Controller, you'll play a key r click apply for full job details
At Schulte Hospitality Group UK, we are building a portfolio of distinctive hotels and resorts across the UK and Europe. From iconic golf destinations to landmark city hotels, our ambition is clear: to deliver exceptional guest experiences, underpinned by strong commercial and financial discipline. We are now seeking a Regional Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance across our UK and European portfolio. This is a senior leadership role, partnering closely with General Managers, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive performance, ensure compliance, and support continued growth. Our REACH People Values Our values guide how we work, lead, and succeed together: Respect - We treat every colleague, owner, and partner with professionalism and integrity Excellence - We strive for the highest standards in financial accuracy and performance Accountability - We take ownership of results, decisions, and controls Cooperation - We work collaboratively across hotels and central teams to achieve shared goals Honesty - We act with transparency and uphold the highest ethical standards The Role As Regional Director of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership across multiple properties, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strong commercial performance. You will lead and develop a regional finance team, oversee hotel controllers, and act as a key business partner to operational leaders and ownership groups. What You'll Do Lead, develop and manage the regional finance function, including Hotel Controllers Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting Drive annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes across the portfolio Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and audit requirements Lead external audit processes and manage relationships with auditors and ownership groups Support General Managers in managing costs, driving profitability, and improving financial performance Establish and deliver finance training programmes for operational teams Maintain and continuously improve finance policies, procedures, and controls Oversee finance systems, including implementations and upgrades Manage third-party finance providers and bookkeeping relationships Lead financial due diligence and system integration for new hotel openings and transitions What We're Looking For Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in a regional or multi-property finance leadership role within hospitality Minimum 10 years' experience in financial management Strong background as a Hotel Controller across multiple properties Degree in Accounting or Finance; ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) Experience leading and developing high-performing teams Skills & Capability Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, controls, and compliance Deep understanding of hotel operations and commercial drivers Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data at all levels Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Confident leader with a hands-on, collaborative approach Strong systems knowledge (finance systems, PMS, POS and reporting tools) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Why Join SEG? At SEG, you'll be part of a business that values both performance and people. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals feel supported, challenged, and able to grow. You'll work alongside passionate hospitality leaders, contributing to a portfolio that combines heritage, innovation, and ambitious growth plans. Benefits Competitive salary and bonus Private medical and dental cover Death in service (4x salary) Employee benefits platform with shopping discounts Discounted hotel stays across the portfolio Ongoing development and career progression opportunities If you are a commercially astute finance leader with a passion for hospitality and a track record of delivering results across multiple properties, we'd welcome a conversation.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
At Schulte Hospitality Group UK, we are building a portfolio of distinctive hotels and resorts across the UK and Europe. From iconic golf destinations to landmark city hotels, our ambition is clear: to deliver exceptional guest experiences, underpinned by strong commercial and financial discipline. We are now seeking a Regional Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance across our UK and European portfolio. This is a senior leadership role, partnering closely with General Managers, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive performance, ensure compliance, and support continued growth. Our REACH People Values Our values guide how we work, lead, and succeed together: Respect - We treat every colleague, owner, and partner with professionalism and integrity Excellence - We strive for the highest standards in financial accuracy and performance Accountability - We take ownership of results, decisions, and controls Cooperation - We work collaboratively across hotels and central teams to achieve shared goals Honesty - We act with transparency and uphold the highest ethical standards The Role As Regional Director of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership across multiple properties, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strong commercial performance. You will lead and develop a regional finance team, oversee hotel controllers, and act as a key business partner to operational leaders and ownership groups. What You'll Do Lead, develop and manage the regional finance function, including Hotel Controllers Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting Drive annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes across the portfolio Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and audit requirements Lead external audit processes and manage relationships with auditors and ownership groups Support General Managers in managing costs, driving profitability, and improving financial performance Establish and deliver finance training programmes for operational teams Maintain and continuously improve finance policies, procedures, and controls Oversee finance systems, including implementations and upgrades Manage third-party finance providers and bookkeeping relationships Lead financial due diligence and system integration for new hotel openings and transitions What We're Looking For Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in a regional or multi-property finance leadership role within hospitality Minimum 10 years' experience in financial management Strong background as a Hotel Controller across multiple properties Degree in Accounting or Finance; ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) Experience leading and developing high-performing teams Skills & Capability Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, controls, and compliance Deep understanding of hotel operations and commercial drivers Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data at all levels Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Confident leader with a hands-on, collaborative approach Strong systems knowledge (finance systems, PMS, POS and reporting tools) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Why Join SEG? At SEG, you'll be part of a business that values both performance and people. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals feel supported, challenged, and able to grow. You'll work alongside passionate hospitality leaders, contributing to a portfolio that combines heritage, innovation, and ambitious growth plans. Benefits Competitive salary and bonus Private medical and dental cover Death in service (4x salary) Employee benefits platform with shopping discounts Discounted hotel stays across the portfolio Ongoing development and career progression opportunities If you are a commercially astute finance leader with a passion for hospitality and a track record of delivering results across multiple properties, we'd welcome a conversation.
UK Financial Controller Location: Merthyr Tydfil or Cardiff The BUSY Group UK is seeking a UK Financial Controller to lead the finance function across our UK operations. This role is responsible for financial control, reporting, statutory compliance and the development of the UK finance team. You will work closely with the UK Head of Operations and Finance and collaborate with Group Finance in Australia to ensure consistent reporting standards and financial discipline across the organisation. This is a senior finance role suited to a qualified accountant with strong technical capability, experience managing a finance team, and ownership of financial reporting and control in a multi entity environment. Key Responsibilities Finance leadership • Lead and manage the UK finance function across all entities • Line manage and develop finance staff • Establish clear reporting standards and financial discipline across the team Financial reporting and control • Own the monthly close process across UK entities • Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts • Produce board ready reporting packs • Maintain general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations • Strengthen internal financial controls • Lead audit preparation and manage external audit processes Budgeting and financial analysis • Lead the annual budgeting process • Prepare forecasts, reforecasts and financial models • Provide financial analysis to support operational planning • Prepare financial budgets and analysis for tender submissions Statutory compliance • Oversee statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP • Manage relationships with external accountants and tax advisers • Ensure VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE processes are compliant and timely • Maintain statutory and Companies Act filing requirements Cash flow and risk management • Lead rolling cash flow forecasting • Monitor working capital and liquidity across UK entities • Identify and escalate financial risks where required Systems and process improvement • Improve reporting efficiency and finance processes • Support finance integration of acquisitions and system improvements Skills and Experience • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting • Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts • Experience managing external audit processes • Experience operating in a multi entity environment • Experience managing and developing finance staff • Strong financial control and reporting experience Desirable • Experience in education, training, charity or government funded sectors • Knowledge of Charities SORP Requirements • Right to work in the United Kingdom • Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline • Enhanced DBS check required
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
UK Financial Controller Location: Merthyr Tydfil or Cardiff The BUSY Group UK is seeking a UK Financial Controller to lead the finance function across our UK operations. This role is responsible for financial control, reporting, statutory compliance and the development of the UK finance team. You will work closely with the UK Head of Operations and Finance and collaborate with Group Finance in Australia to ensure consistent reporting standards and financial discipline across the organisation. This is a senior finance role suited to a qualified accountant with strong technical capability, experience managing a finance team, and ownership of financial reporting and control in a multi entity environment. Key Responsibilities Finance leadership • Lead and manage the UK finance function across all entities • Line manage and develop finance staff • Establish clear reporting standards and financial discipline across the team Financial reporting and control • Own the monthly close process across UK entities • Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts • Produce board ready reporting packs • Maintain general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations • Strengthen internal financial controls • Lead audit preparation and manage external audit processes Budgeting and financial analysis • Lead the annual budgeting process • Prepare forecasts, reforecasts and financial models • Provide financial analysis to support operational planning • Prepare financial budgets and analysis for tender submissions Statutory compliance • Oversee statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP • Manage relationships with external accountants and tax advisers • Ensure VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE processes are compliant and timely • Maintain statutory and Companies Act filing requirements Cash flow and risk management • Lead rolling cash flow forecasting • Monitor working capital and liquidity across UK entities • Identify and escalate financial risks where required Systems and process improvement • Improve reporting efficiency and finance processes • Support finance integration of acquisitions and system improvements Skills and Experience • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting • Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts • Experience managing external audit processes • Experience operating in a multi entity environment • Experience managing and developing finance staff • Strong financial control and reporting experience Desirable • Experience in education, training, charity or government funded sectors • Knowledge of Charities SORP Requirements • Right to work in the United Kingdom • Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline • Enhanced DBS check required
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Leicester, Leicestershire
Interim Financial Controller (3-Month Rolling FTC - not day rate) Leicester (Hybrid - 2 days on site + UK travel) £100,000 + car allowance & PHI Gleeson are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a market-leading industrial business to appoint an Interim Financial Controller to support a high-growth, acquisition-heavy division. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role at the heart of a rapidly scaling part of the business, playing a key role in integrating newly acquired SMEs and driving performance across multiple sites. The Role Lead post-acquisition integration of newly acquired businesses across the UK Review balance sheets, revenue streams, and identify risks/opportunities to ensure financial stability Partner closely owners and operations to build clear, transparent P&L visibility and cost understanding Support ongoing M&A activity, including an upcoming acquisition Provide insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, including CEO-level queries Contribute to budget setting and strategic planning Present findings and recommendations to board-level stakeholders The Environment Fast-paced, multi-site and transformation-led Significant exposure to M&A and SME integration Highly visible role with regular senior stakeholder interaction Based out of Leicester but with expected travel across multiple UK sites About You Experienced Senior Finance Lead with SME exposure Strong post-acquisition integration experience is essential Commercially sharp, able to break down and clearly present business performance metrics Confident operating in complex, fast-moving environments Strong stakeholder management - able to challenge and influence For this role, please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. Additional travel around the UK is required. CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Apr 06, 2026
Contractor
Interim Financial Controller (3-Month Rolling FTC - not day rate) Leicester (Hybrid - 2 days on site + UK travel) £100,000 + car allowance & PHI Gleeson are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a market-leading industrial business to appoint an Interim Financial Controller to support a high-growth, acquisition-heavy division. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role at the heart of a rapidly scaling part of the business, playing a key role in integrating newly acquired SMEs and driving performance across multiple sites. The Role Lead post-acquisition integration of newly acquired businesses across the UK Review balance sheets, revenue streams, and identify risks/opportunities to ensure financial stability Partner closely owners and operations to build clear, transparent P&L visibility and cost understanding Support ongoing M&A activity, including an upcoming acquisition Provide insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, including CEO-level queries Contribute to budget setting and strategic planning Present findings and recommendations to board-level stakeholders The Environment Fast-paced, multi-site and transformation-led Significant exposure to M&A and SME integration Highly visible role with regular senior stakeholder interaction Based out of Leicester but with expected travel across multiple UK sites About You Experienced Senior Finance Lead with SME exposure Strong post-acquisition integration experience is essential Commercially sharp, able to break down and clearly present business performance metrics Confident operating in complex, fast-moving environments Strong stakeholder management - able to challenge and influence For this role, please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. Additional travel around the UK is required. CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Do you enjoy getting under the hood of a business - understanding how costs really flow, challenging the status quo and building better ways of doing things? Are you looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex, international cost structures and genuinely shape how a group operates? We're working with a large, private equity-backed business operating across multiple international markets. They are currently going through a period of continued growth and investment and, as part of that journey, they're looking to appoint a Group Finance Research & IT Controller into a newly created role within their central finance function. This is not a typical Financial Controller position . It sits at the intersection of group finance, technology investment and international operations, with a focus on understanding, refining and improving how costs are captured, allocated and reported across the business. You'll take ownership of areas such as IT investment and project accounting, global cost recharges and elements of transfer pricing, working closely with finance, tax and operational teams to bring greater clarity and consistency to how the group operates. There is already significant activity in these areas, but plenty of opportunity to improve processes, introduce structure and make a visible impact. The role would suit a technically strong accountant, most likely ACA or ACCA qualified, who has experience within a group or multi-entity environment and enjoys working in the detail as well as stepping back to see the bigger picture. Exposure to intercompany, cost allocation or project accounting will be particularly relevant, although you don't need to have covered every aspect of the brief before. What is important is an interest in understanding how things work, a willingness to challenge and improve, and the ability to work across teams in a collaborative way. The business is South West-based, with a flexible working model that typically requires just one day per week in the office, alongside a strong overall benefits package that reflects the importance of the role. If you're curious and would like to understand a little more, I'd be very happy to talk it through in more detail - even if it's just an initial, informal conversation. . We do our best to reply to EVERY application! We have been candidates too and we work hard to treat you in the same way that we would want to be treated. Therefore, we try not to rely on a generic advert disclaimer as this is something that is important for us and the businesses we partner with. Given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, many of our responses will be via email as we simply can't call every application - We know that may not quite what you want to hear but we hope you'll understand and that you like our approach. We work with great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us, and our clients stronger, more creative and ultimately better at what we all do. Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and, regardless of the outcome of this process, feel free to ustilise the 'job seeker resources' on our website.
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
Do you enjoy getting under the hood of a business - understanding how costs really flow, challenging the status quo and building better ways of doing things? Are you looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex, international cost structures and genuinely shape how a group operates? We're working with a large, private equity-backed business operating across multiple international markets. They are currently going through a period of continued growth and investment and, as part of that journey, they're looking to appoint a Group Finance Research & IT Controller into a newly created role within their central finance function. This is not a typical Financial Controller position . It sits at the intersection of group finance, technology investment and international operations, with a focus on understanding, refining and improving how costs are captured, allocated and reported across the business. You'll take ownership of areas such as IT investment and project accounting, global cost recharges and elements of transfer pricing, working closely with finance, tax and operational teams to bring greater clarity and consistency to how the group operates. There is already significant activity in these areas, but plenty of opportunity to improve processes, introduce structure and make a visible impact. The role would suit a technically strong accountant, most likely ACA or ACCA qualified, who has experience within a group or multi-entity environment and enjoys working in the detail as well as stepping back to see the bigger picture. Exposure to intercompany, cost allocation or project accounting will be particularly relevant, although you don't need to have covered every aspect of the brief before. What is important is an interest in understanding how things work, a willingness to challenge and improve, and the ability to work across teams in a collaborative way. The business is South West-based, with a flexible working model that typically requires just one day per week in the office, alongside a strong overall benefits package that reflects the importance of the role. If you're curious and would like to understand a little more, I'd be very happy to talk it through in more detail - even if it's just an initial, informal conversation. . We do our best to reply to EVERY application! We have been candidates too and we work hard to treat you in the same way that we would want to be treated. Therefore, we try not to rely on a generic advert disclaimer as this is something that is important for us and the businesses we partner with. Given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, many of our responses will be via email as we simply can't call every application - We know that may not quite what you want to hear but we hope you'll understand and that you like our approach. We work with great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us, and our clients stronger, more creative and ultimately better at what we all do. Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and, regardless of the outcome of this process, feel free to ustilise the 'job seeker resources' on our website.
Interim Position - Initially a 9-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: West Bromwich Sector: Service-Based Engineering We are seeking a highly capable and proactive professional to join a well-established, service-driven engineering business based in West Bromwich on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact within a collaborative and customer-focused team. The Role You will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of engineering services to clients across a range of sectors. This position requires someone who can quickly understand business processes, build strong working relationships, and drive efficiency during a critical period. Key Responsibilities Oversee and support operational service delivery to ensure high standards are consistently met Coordinate with engineering, technical, and customer service teams Manage schedules, resources, and workflows to meet client demands Identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions Maintain strong client relationships and act as a point of contact where required Support reporting, performance tracking, and project delivery About You Proven experience in a service-based engineering or technical environment Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in an interim capacity Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A hands-on, solutions-focused approach What's on Offer Competitive salary (pro rata) Immediate start opportunity Exposure to a dynamic engineering business with a strong reputation Supportive and professional working environment Applicants must live within a commutable distance to the site. If you are available at short notice and ready to bring your expertise to a business that values efficiency, quality, and teamwork, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting interim opportunity.
Apr 06, 2026
Contractor
Interim Position - Initially a 9-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: West Bromwich Sector: Service-Based Engineering We are seeking a highly capable and proactive professional to join a well-established, service-driven engineering business based in West Bromwich on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact within a collaborative and customer-focused team. The Role You will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of engineering services to clients across a range of sectors. This position requires someone who can quickly understand business processes, build strong working relationships, and drive efficiency during a critical period. Key Responsibilities Oversee and support operational service delivery to ensure high standards are consistently met Coordinate with engineering, technical, and customer service teams Manage schedules, resources, and workflows to meet client demands Identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions Maintain strong client relationships and act as a point of contact where required Support reporting, performance tracking, and project delivery About You Proven experience in a service-based engineering or technical environment Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in an interim capacity Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A hands-on, solutions-focused approach What's on Offer Competitive salary (pro rata) Immediate start opportunity Exposure to a dynamic engineering business with a strong reputation Supportive and professional working environment Applicants must live within a commutable distance to the site. If you are available at short notice and ready to bring your expertise to a business that values efficiency, quality, and teamwork, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting interim opportunity.
The Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Manager is responsible for leading the global Order-to-Cash (O2C) function for a multinational business consultancy. The role oversees invoicing, credit control, cash allocation, and credit risk management across multiple countries, currencies, and operating entities but is very focused on supporting the Finance Transformation; establishing KPIs and SLAs, training, coaching and mentoring a team of 2 Credit Controllers and 6 Billing Analysts (UK and India based).The role is critical to improving working capital performance globally and ensuring a consistent customer experience across jurisdictions and ensures timely and accurate billing, efficient collections, strong cashflow, and robust credit governance.This is a fixed term contract for between 9 and 12 months and is considered Hybrid with London office attendance required 2 times weekly . Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and organise the Credit Control and Billing teams across both UK and Pune locations. Set clear KPIs and operational standards across both teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration between regions.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high service quality. Support team development through training and regular one to one's, retention, and succession planning. 2. Global Order-to-Cash Process Ownership Own the end-to-end O2C process across all global entities. Ensure timely, accurate billing in line with contracts, project milestones, and consultancy deliverables. Oversee multi-currency cash application and customer account reconciliations.Standardise global AR processes while adapting to local legal and commercial requirements.Ensure correct revenue recognition hand-offs with accounting and project teams. 3. Credit Control & Collections Management Lead global collections activity, ensuring timely follow-up on overdue accounts.Maintain strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with agreed payment terms.Ensure disputes and invoice queries are resolved quickly via coordination with project managers, commercial teams, and operations.Monitor and reduce aged debt for all entities, with particular focus on 60+ and 90+ buckets. 4. Credit Risk & Policy Governance Lead customer credit assessments, onboarding, and annual credit limit reviews. Maintain and enforce a global credit policy tailored to consultancy-based project work.Escalate high-risk exposures and support decision-making at credit committee level.Monitor potential bad debt and recommend provisioning 5. Stakeholder Engagement Provide clear communication on billing schedules, cash collection expectations, and customer risk.Influence stakeholders to ensure cash is prioritised, disputes are resolved, and revenue processes are followed. 6. Reporting & Controls Produce weekly and monthly reporting on collections, aged debt, cashflow forecasts, billing performance, and KPIsSupport statutory audits and internal audit requirements Maintain SOX or internal control compliance where required across the O2C process. 7. Continuous Improvement & Transformation Drive standardisation of global billing and collections processes. Identify automation, workflow, or ERP enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency. Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives across Billing, Credit Control, and Project Accounting. Maintain up-to-date process documentation across UK and Pune teams. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Significant experience in Accounts Receivable , Credit Control , or Order-to-Cash management in a multinational environment Experience managing global teams , including offshore or shared-service teams Strong understanding of project-based or consultancy billing (milestones, retainers, time & materials, fixed-fee) Exposure to working in and supporting the successful delivery of Finance Transformation projects Proven ability to reduce aged debt and improve DSO Strong leadership and coaching skills, with experience managing teams across different time zones. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong financial and analytical capabilities Proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment. Familiarity with multi-currency AR and credit processes. Experience with process automation or transformation programmes. Relevant Accounts Receivable experience of at least 2 years working in AR within a shared services environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to articulate complex information Attention to detail, and accurate fact-based interpretation Why Davies Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof). Join us and enjoy our ever-evolving benefits, including but not limited to: Reward platform - discounts for over 800 retailers 25 days holiday (rising with service) Well-being centre Recognition programme Paid fertility appointments Fostering friendly employer Pension - matched contribution at 5% Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
The Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Manager is responsible for leading the global Order-to-Cash (O2C) function for a multinational business consultancy. The role oversees invoicing, credit control, cash allocation, and credit risk management across multiple countries, currencies, and operating entities but is very focused on supporting the Finance Transformation; establishing KPIs and SLAs, training, coaching and mentoring a team of 2 Credit Controllers and 6 Billing Analysts (UK and India based).The role is critical to improving working capital performance globally and ensuring a consistent customer experience across jurisdictions and ensures timely and accurate billing, efficient collections, strong cashflow, and robust credit governance.This is a fixed term contract for between 9 and 12 months and is considered Hybrid with London office attendance required 2 times weekly . Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and organise the Credit Control and Billing teams across both UK and Pune locations. Set clear KPIs and operational standards across both teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration between regions.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high service quality. Support team development through training and regular one to one's, retention, and succession planning. 2. Global Order-to-Cash Process Ownership Own the end-to-end O2C process across all global entities. Ensure timely, accurate billing in line with contracts, project milestones, and consultancy deliverables. Oversee multi-currency cash application and customer account reconciliations.Standardise global AR processes while adapting to local legal and commercial requirements.Ensure correct revenue recognition hand-offs with accounting and project teams. 3. Credit Control & Collections Management Lead global collections activity, ensuring timely follow-up on overdue accounts.Maintain strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with agreed payment terms.Ensure disputes and invoice queries are resolved quickly via coordination with project managers, commercial teams, and operations.Monitor and reduce aged debt for all entities, with particular focus on 60+ and 90+ buckets. 4. Credit Risk & Policy Governance Lead customer credit assessments, onboarding, and annual credit limit reviews. Maintain and enforce a global credit policy tailored to consultancy-based project work.Escalate high-risk exposures and support decision-making at credit committee level.Monitor potential bad debt and recommend provisioning 5. Stakeholder Engagement Provide clear communication on billing schedules, cash collection expectations, and customer risk.Influence stakeholders to ensure cash is prioritised, disputes are resolved, and revenue processes are followed. 6. Reporting & Controls Produce weekly and monthly reporting on collections, aged debt, cashflow forecasts, billing performance, and KPIsSupport statutory audits and internal audit requirements Maintain SOX or internal control compliance where required across the O2C process. 7. Continuous Improvement & Transformation Drive standardisation of global billing and collections processes. Identify automation, workflow, or ERP enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency. Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives across Billing, Credit Control, and Project Accounting. Maintain up-to-date process documentation across UK and Pune teams. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Significant experience in Accounts Receivable , Credit Control , or Order-to-Cash management in a multinational environment Experience managing global teams , including offshore or shared-service teams Strong understanding of project-based or consultancy billing (milestones, retainers, time & materials, fixed-fee) Exposure to working in and supporting the successful delivery of Finance Transformation projects Proven ability to reduce aged debt and improve DSO Strong leadership and coaching skills, with experience managing teams across different time zones. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong financial and analytical capabilities Proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment. Familiarity with multi-currency AR and credit processes. Experience with process automation or transformation programmes. Relevant Accounts Receivable experience of at least 2 years working in AR within a shared services environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to articulate complex information Attention to detail, and accurate fact-based interpretation Why Davies Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof). Join us and enjoy our ever-evolving benefits, including but not limited to: Reward platform - discounts for over 800 retailers 25 days holiday (rising with service) Well-being centre Recognition programme Paid fertility appointments Fostering friendly employer Pension - matched contribution at 5% Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details
From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to manage the financial operations of our company. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in financial management, accounting software, and regulatory compliance. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic financial management and ensure the organisations fiscal health click apply for full job details
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to manage the financial operations of our company. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in financial management, accounting software, and regulatory compliance. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic financial management and ensure the organisations fiscal health click apply for full job details
Location: Derby and surrounding areas Shifts: Primarily nights and weekends with some weekday shifts depending on project requirements Pay: Competitive rates details available on request RSS Infrastructure is recruiting an experienced Rail Civils Gang in the Derby area consisting of 1 x Controller of Site Safety (COSS) and 4 x Trackworkers. The team will support rail infrastructure projects, including level crossing upgrades, rail fencing installation and safe site access works such as steps and walkways. What you ll do Carry out rail civils and trackside works safely and efficiently in line with Network Rail standards Support construction and upgrade works on level crossings Install and maintain rail boundary fencing and safety barriers Construct safe site access including steps, walkways and access points Work within planned possessions and line blockages following safe systems of work Assist with site preparation, materials handling and general trackside duties Work collaboratively as part of a rail gang under direction of the COSS or site supervisor What you need Essential Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification COSS competency (for the COSS role) Previous rail civils or trackside infrastructure experience Full UK driving licence Ability to work night shifts, weekends and possession work Strong commitment to safety and compliance on rail sites About us RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a leading service provider to the rail and construction industries. With over 200 full-time employees and a strong contingent workforce, we deliver high-quality services nationwide across Civils, Rail Operations, Signalling & Telecoms, Track Warning Systems, Arboriculture, Welding and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from reservists and veterans. Find out more about working with us: (url removed)>
Apr 06, 2026
Contractor
Location: Derby and surrounding areas Shifts: Primarily nights and weekends with some weekday shifts depending on project requirements Pay: Competitive rates details available on request RSS Infrastructure is recruiting an experienced Rail Civils Gang in the Derby area consisting of 1 x Controller of Site Safety (COSS) and 4 x Trackworkers. The team will support rail infrastructure projects, including level crossing upgrades, rail fencing installation and safe site access works such as steps and walkways. What you ll do Carry out rail civils and trackside works safely and efficiently in line with Network Rail standards Support construction and upgrade works on level crossings Install and maintain rail boundary fencing and safety barriers Construct safe site access including steps, walkways and access points Work within planned possessions and line blockages following safe systems of work Assist with site preparation, materials handling and general trackside duties Work collaboratively as part of a rail gang under direction of the COSS or site supervisor What you need Essential Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification COSS competency (for the COSS role) Previous rail civils or trackside infrastructure experience Full UK driving licence Ability to work night shifts, weekends and possession work Strong commitment to safety and compliance on rail sites About us RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a leading service provider to the rail and construction industries. With over 200 full-time employees and a strong contingent workforce, we deliver high-quality services nationwide across Civils, Rail Operations, Signalling & Telecoms, Track Warning Systems, Arboriculture, Welding and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from reservists and veterans. Find out more about working with us: (url removed)>
