Head of Finance – (Paprika ERP experience)

London | Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

We’re partnering with a fast‑growing international consultancy and advisory business operating within the media and marketing space to appoint a Head of Finance into a newly created and highly visible role.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will play a critical role in modernising the finance function, with the headline project being the end‑to‑end implementation of Paprika across the UK operation.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Systems Implementation & Transformation

• Lead the full lifecycle Paprika implementation for the UK business
• Lead the wider finance system transition to ensure effective implementation across all geographies
• Work closely with both Finance and non‑Finance teams to deliver a successful implementation
• Act as the key point of contact for post‑implementation support across local Finance teams
• Partner with the Finance Director to improve GL structures, reporting capabilities, and overall finance efficiencies
• Work closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider operational stakeholders impacted by the implementation
• Deliver broader finance transformation and process improvement projects across the function

Finance Process Review & Reporting

• Alongside the system implementation, review and improve global finance processes to ensure consistency and streamlined reporting
• Work closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure alignment between system structures and regional/consolidated reporting requirements
• Drive improvements across month‑end processes, reconciliations, controls, and management reporting
• Support and develop a junior finance team, including oversight of balance sheet review and clean‑up work

Balance Sheet & Working Capital Management

• Work with local Finance teams to implement a robust balance sheet review process
• Identify key risks and opportunities across local balance sheets
• Review working capital cycles and partner with local teams to design and implement effective cash management processes and controls

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or a strong QBE profile
• Previous experience leading or playing a key role in finance systems implementations
• Strong operational finance, controls, and process improvement background
• Hands‑on, proactive, and comfortable operating within a fast‑paced, growing business environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience within media, consultancy, marketing, professional services, or project‑based environments would be advantageous

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