Strategic Financial Manager

Financial Management Specialist

We are a dynamic and innovative organization, with a majority of our team comprising developers and technical experts. Our strategic goal is to significantly expand our existing business operations, broaden our product range, and sustain profitable revenue growth year on year.

We are seeking a full-time Financial Management Specialist to lead our finance team. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with substantial hands-on experience in managing finance teams.

• Provide strategic leadership across the finance function, ensuring alignment with our long-term objectives and commercial goals.
• Manage, develop, and support a high-performing finance team across multiple geographies, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, management reports, and board-level financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring financial targets are achievable, monitored, and adjusted where necessary.
• Maintain robust cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and treasury oversight to ensure financial resilience.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT submissions, corporate tax, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing automation and system enhancements within finance operations.
• Lead the transition of outsourced accounting functions to in-house capabilities, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and operational continuity.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to support initiatives such as pricing strategy, investment evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Uphold the integrity of internal controls and conduct internal audits to identify risk exposures and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will be a Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, or ICAP) with a strong foundation in financial management and regulatory compliance.

They will have minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with a proven track record of delivering operational excellence.

At least 4 years of experience in a senior finance leadership role, with direct oversight of multi-disciplinary teams.

Demonstrated experience working within international business environments, with a clear understanding of both UK and Pakistan tax frameworks.

Hands-on experience with cloud-based accounting systems, particularly Xero, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling.

Proven involvement in supporting or leading a corporate fundraising process, including financial due diligence and stakeholder engagement.

Strong analytical skills and critical thinking abilities, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Demonstrated ability to streamline and automate financial processes to drive efficiency and scalability.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively across departments.

Committed to ongoing professional development and staying informed of evolving accounting standards and regulatory changes.

• Be empathetic - Be kind and treat others how you would like to be treated
• Remain curious - ask questions, continually learn, and strive for better
• Empower people - share your knowledge, lend a helping hand, and make people feel valued
• Think big - Think differently, be agile, act on great ideas quickly – there is always a better way of doing something
• Deliver quality - Work to a standard of which you are proud - be efficient, take ownership, deliver and celebrate successes

Our company promises to provide joy, knowledge and prosperity for our team members, customers, and shareholders.