Head of Finance

Referment is working with an international AI software company serving investment and professional-services clients. The business is hiring a Head of Finance to own quote-to-cash, accounting operations, controls and statutory compliance while building a lean, highly automated finance function. This is a hands-on leadership role with authority to decide what should be handled internally, outsourced or automated. You'll partner with technical colleagues on usage-based billing, oversee reporting across UK and US entities, and keep the business ready for financing and customer diligence. The Role

• Own quote-to-cash, including contract structure, invoicing, collections, cash application, revenue recognition and close.
• Design billing processes for complex usage-based pricing with engineers and data specialists.
• Lead cash management, intercompany activity, tax, statutory compliance and internal controls.
• Ensure appropriate US GAAP and IFRS or UK GAAP treatment, policies and transaction memos.
• Oversee financial statements, payroll accounting, payables, receivables and period-end close.
• Lead external audits, banking relationships, customer financial diligence and financing readiness.
• Support planning, variance analysis and cross-functional business decisions. What We're Looking For
• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA.
• At least eight years of finance experience, including substantial work in a high-growth SaaS business and at least two years in finance leadership.
• Deep experience with complex quote-to-cash and usage-based pricing.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and familiarity with IFRS or UK GAAP.
• The ability to design processes from the ground up and use automation and AI tools pragmatically. This could suit a Head of Finance, finance director or senior controller who has built finance operations in a scaling software company and still enjoys detailed operational ownership.