TechLabs London

Chief Financial Officer

TechLabs London

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: High Wycombe • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Develop and implement the organisation’s long-term financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board of Directors to support business growth and profitability.
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
  • Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and margins.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, investment decisions, and corporate finance transactions where required.
  • Ensure the accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Oversee statutory accounts preparation in accordance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS where applicable).
  • Ensure timely filing of financial statements and confirmation statements with Companies House.
  • Provide detailed financial reports and management accounts to the executive leadership team and board.
  • Manage the organisation’s external audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
  • Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations and statutory obligations with HM Revenue & Customs.
  • Oversee preparation and submission of corporate tax returns, VAT returns, PAYE reporting, and other statutory filings.
  • Provide strategic tax planning to ensure efficient tax structures and compliance with legislation.
  • Monitor changes in UK tax laws and financial regulations and ensure organisational compliance.
  • Manage banking relationships, funding arrangements, and debt structures.
  • Establish and maintain strong financial governance frameworks and internal controls.
  • Lead and develop the finance and accounting teams including financial controllers, accountants, and analysts.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in senior finance or accounting experience, including leadership roles such as Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Controller.
  • Proven experience in strategic financial leadership and financial governance.
  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS).
  • Extensive experience managing statutory reporting and regulatory compliance in the UK.
  • Demonstrated expertise in taxation, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Experience working for Technology firms.
  • Experience working with multi-entity organisations or international operations (desirable).
  • Experience with ERP and financial management systems (desirable).
  • Experience in corporate finance, M&A, or fundraising (desirable).
Benefits
  • Hybrid working model
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial strategyfinancial planningforecastingbudgetingperformance analysisfinancial reportingstatutory reportingtaxationcorporate financefinancial governance
Soft Skills
strategic financial leadershipadvisory skillsoperational efficiencyteam leadershipcommunication skillsanalytical skillsrelationship managementorganizational skills
Certifications
ACAACCACIMA