• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
• Department: Finance
• Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking FP&A Specialist to lead our global finance function across the UK, UAE, and Pakistan. This role requires a strong technical foundation in finance, combined with the ability to automate processes, build dashboards, leverage AI tools, and establish efficient financial systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, tech-savvy, and confident in managing multi-country reporting.

This is a London-based role and requires close coordination with cross-functional teams across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the finance department across three regions, ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the organisations long-term goals.
• Act as a business partner to leadership, providing insights and recommendations to guide decision-making.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and group management reports.
• Manage group consolidation and ensure accurate intercompany accounting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all three entities.
• Provide financial insights and KPIs to support performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting requirements (UK, UAE, Pakistan).

Automation & Digital Finance

• Automate finance workflows including invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Use AI-driven tools for forecasting, risk analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Build, manage, and optimize financial dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Ability to build and run finance systems by creating policies, SOPs, and process frameworks to ensure efficient and scalable operations across all countries.

Treasury, Payroll & Controls

• Oversee cash flow planning, treasury management, and banking relationships.
• Supervise payroll processing across all regions with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure robust internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management practices.

Compliance & Audit

• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors across UK, UAE, and Pakistan.
• Ensure VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory filings are completed on time.
• Maintain strong governance to meet global compliance requirements.

People & Stakeholder Management 

• Lead and develop the finance team across multiple locations.
• Work closely with HR, operations, and department heads to support company-wide initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-border communication and ensure alignment of finance policies and practices.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end closing.
• Review and approve financial transactions and spending requests.
• Manage procurement and vendor financial evaluations.
• Drive financial discipline and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred).
• 5+ years of finance management experience, ideally in a multi-country setup.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and global reporting standards.
• Experience in automation, digital finance tools, and AI-assisted systems.
• Ability to build and manage dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of UK tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Ability to build and run system with creating policies and Sops.

Preferred Skills

• Fintech industry experience is a strong plus.
• Exposure to UAE and Pakistan financial regulations.
• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP systems.
• Experience working in fast-paced or high-growth environments.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead a global finance function.
• Work with modern tools, automation, and AI to shape the future of finance.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.