Head of Finance

Head of Finance, Luxury Travel, London, £85k + bonus An ambitious, founder-led international luxury travel business is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function during an exciting period of sustained growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful, cash-generative organisation that continues to scale organically across key global markets. Reporting directly to the founders, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial infrastructure required to support the next stage of growth. They have reached 50% growth year on year and require a true business partner to the CEO. The role offers significant visibility, influence and autonomy, combining strategic finance leadership with hands-on operational responsibility. As Head of Finance, you will lead all aspects of the finance function across a multi-entity international group with operations spanning the UK, North America and the Middle East. Financial Reporting • Lead the day-to-day finance function across multiple international entities • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board reporting • Deliver insightful analysis on business performance, profitability and growth trends • Ensure financial information remains accurate, reliable and audit-ready Commercial Finance & Business Partnering • Partner closely with founders and senior leaders to support strategic decision-making • Provide financial modelling, scenario planning and forecasting support • Challenge performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency • Deliver meaningful commercial insights to support business growth Treasury & Cash Management • Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity across multiple entities and currencies • Oversee international treasury operations and intercompany funding arrangements • Monitor foreign currency exposure and manage relationships with FX providers • Support effective management of working capital and cash generation Systems & Process Improvement • Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes • Ensure integrity and reconciliation of financial and operational data • Improve reporting capabilities and enhance visibility across the business Audit, Compliance & Governance • Lead the annual audit process and manage external advisor relationships • Oversee statutory reporting requirements across international entities • Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks as the business scales Team Leadership • Lead, mentor and develop junior finance team • Build a high-performing finance function capable of supporting continued growth • Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous development Requirements • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) • Experience leading finance functions within a commercial business • Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise • Experience operating across international and multi-currency environments • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Experience partnering directly with founders, directors or executive leadership teams