Head of Finance
Core
Oversee all financial aspects of a business unit, including operational finance, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance with statutory and group requirements.
Role type
Head of Finance (IC with future management responsibility)
Builds
Financial insights, compliant reports, and strategic initiatives for a business unit within the rail software industry
Domain
Rail software / Transportation technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, IFRS knowledge, process improvement, stakeholder management, audit coordination, cash flow management, project financial support
Preferred skills
Project delivery experience, service/support environment experience, AI/automation implementation
Technologies
Accounting software, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day financial operations for multiple P&Ls and legal entities in Australia & UK; Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; Prepare monthly business reviews and quarterly strategy reviews with variance analysis; Drive quarterly budgets and forecasts; Ensure financial controls and compliance with Group policies and IFRS; Manage audit processes and liaise with auditors; Oversee cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll governance; Lead process improvement initiatives leveraging technology and AI.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with future management scope