Job Specifications
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 Finance Manager 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 organisation’s 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
Essential Skills
• Bachelor’s 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.