Head of Finance & Compliance

The Company is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance & Compliance to shape and develop its finance function as the business grows. The role will establish robust financial processes, controls, standard operating procedures, and governance, while overseeing core activities such as management reporting, payments, payroll, and purchasing. The successful candidate will lead a lean finance team and provide clear financial insight to support performance and strategic decisions. They will partner with operational leaders to challenge spending, assess business cases and investment proposals, and strengthen the organization’s contractual, financial, and compliance foundations. The role also includes improving efficiency through systems, processes, and automation. Candidates should have senior finance leadership experience, ideally in an early-stage or fast-growing business, and strong technical expertise in financial control, reporting, compliance, and finance operations. They should have a track record of building or transforming finance functions and implementing effective processes and controls. Commercial acumen, sound judgment, and the confidence to challenge stakeholders and influence investment decisions are essential. A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to balance accuracy and compliance with the pace of a growing business are required. Experience with finance systems or ERP platforms is advantageous.