Vice President of Finance

• The VP of Finance will lead and manage the company’s financial reporting, strategy, compliance, and planning within a US operating subsidiary of a UK public company
• This senior role is responsible for overseeing the financial health and internal controls of the US entity, managing key financial functions, and partnering with senior leadership teams
• The VP of Finance will ensure sound financial management practices, provide insightful analysis, align US operational objectives with group-level financial and governance frameworks, and advise on strategic decisions to drive business growth, sustainability, and profitability
• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts and board pack
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and accounting standards, as well as internal financial policies and procedures
• Provide high-level financial insights and recommendations to guide major business decisions
• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to drive organizational effectiveness
• Partner with senior leaders to ensure the company hits revenue and profitability targets
• Lead the financial pricing, and commercial structuring for private and public sector RFPs, while retaining ultimate executive accountability for subsequent contract compliance and public sector audits
• Key role to play in the annual report process and audits, working with external auditors and tax advisors as needed
• Support group-level financial reporting standards, converting local US GAAP/statutory financials into IFRS for parent company reporting, consolidation, and audit compliance
• Manage cross-border finance operations, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing, and foreign exchange exposure between US and UK entities
• Engage effectively with key stakeholders, including the UK Group CFO, external auditors, and executive leadership team
• Oversee cash management, including monitoring cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to maintain optimal financial health
• Lead and mentor the US finance team covering payroll, payables, billing and cash, providing guidance and professional development opportunities to drive performance and growth
• Lead efforts to automate financial reporting, streamline accounting processes, and improve financial systems integrations
• Ensure accurate financial data management and reporting using best practices in financial systems

• 28 days (plus Public Holidays)
• Yearly professional training programmes structured around you
• Pension contributions
• Remote Working
• Healthshield Care plan
• EAP programme, 24/7 Telephone Mental Health & GP
• Annual company share option awards
• Life Assurance (up to four times the amount of your annual salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Incapacity Income Protection

Strong background in financial controllership, accounting, taxation, regulatory compliance, and financial modeling

Experience with public sector procurement, government contract pricing, complex invoicing requirements, state and federal reporting, and public sector financial audits highly desirable

Strategic business partnering experience, with the executive presence and commercial acumen to influence senior leadership, constructively challenge assumptions, and drive informed business decisions

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA qualification preferred
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, including multi-currency consolidations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting across international public company structures, preferred

Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with experience leveraging AI and financial technology to improve processes, reporting, and data analysis

High level of integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism

Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and lead high-performing finance teams

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights

Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, public company governance, risk management, and financial reporting standards

Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and supporting commercial decision-making

Experience in software,…