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 (Senior IC)
Builds
Financial insights, budgets, forecasts, and compliant reports for a business unit in the rail software industry.
Domain
Rail software / Transportation / Finance
Required skills
Strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, IFRS knowledge, audit management, stakeholder management, process improvement, leadership, compliance.
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 P&Ls in Australia & UK; lead month/quarter/year-end close processes; prepare monthly business reviews and quarterly strategy reviews; manage audits and ensure compliance with IFRS; oversee cashflow, AP, AR, and payroll; drive process improvements using technology and AI.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with future management responsibilities