Deputy Finance Director

Chief Operations Officer at The Portfolio Group | Executive Recruitment & Search Assignments

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Finance Director to join a rapidly expanding, high-growth international technology company. As the business continues to invest and scale globally, this role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can drive commercial strategy, financial reporting, and team development while enhancing international tax compliance.

This is a progressive role that blends strategic business partnering with hands-on financial leadership. You will play a key role in shaping the finance function, delivering insightful financial analysis, and implementing robust controls to support ongoing business expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and commercial pricing.
• Oversee revenue recognition and financial analysis across UK and international entities.
• Develop and implement enhanced reporting frameworks to support decision-making, including sales and marketing forecasts and business performance assessments.
• Utilise commercial data and predictive analytics to drive key business decisions and evaluate ROI on strategic projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Ensure full UK and international tax compliance, including VAT, corporation tax, International sales tax and lead a review of transfer pricing policies.
• Play a pivotal role in recruiting, developing, and mentoring the finance team to enhance capabilities and retention.
• Work closely with the CFO to strengthen financial controls and processes, ensuring best-in-class financial operations.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring the integrity of financial and revenue reporting.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive Salary + Bonus
• Car Allowance & Excellent Benefits
• A chance to shape and influence a high-growth, internationally scaling business
• Career progression within a forward-thinking, commercially focused finance team

This role is ideal for an ambitious and accomplished senior finance professional looking to take on a commercially driven leadership position within an entrepreneurial and fast-evolving global business. Shortlisted candidates will be required to hold ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification whilst experience gained within an international role will be highly advantageous.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

IT System Custom Software Development and Human Resources Services