Partner with the GM and Commercial and Academic business leaders on strategy and investment decisions

- Develop financial plans and forecasts to promote growth
- Implement automation and AI tooling to improve finance efficiency
- Challenge business leaders to meet financial commitments
- Maintain robust financial controls and accurate, timely information
- Develop and lead high-performing finance teams
- Manage the reporting calendar and finance deliverables
- Build relationships across the business and influence stakeholders
- Attend and oversee materials for business review meetings
- Manage the finance function for Canada, including financial control, reporting, and transactional finance
- Coach, develop, and transform the finance team
- Embed finance as a business partner and provide financial insight and advice
- Manage compliance and regulatory matters, including quarterly reporting, SOX, and internal controls
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and KPIs
- Maintain forecasting accuracy and coordinate profit improvement plans and remedial actions
- Oversee the annual statutory audit and external auditor relationship
- Lead preparation, sign-off, and maintenance of the annual budget
- Implement company initiatives across the finance function
- Lead finance transformation and continuous improvement projects
- Promote an inclusive and diverse culture aligned with Henry Schein One values
- Work with the International FD on long-range plans and budgets
- Perform investment modelling to evaluate project viability

Requirements

- 5+ years’ experience in a Senior Finance leadership position
- Qualified accountant
- Experience in the SaaS/Tech sector
- Proven record of leading, transforming and creating finance teams




- Experience communicating, influencing and presenting at a senior level
- Ability to communicate technically complex financial issues with effective influencing skills at all levels
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working in a highly regulated framework or globally listed organization
- Knowledge of USGAAP, SOX, IFRS, or local GAAP
- Experience working on Microsoft Dynamics is preferable
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently, proactively, and accountably
- Ability to lead and influence across a work from home environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and compliance within a highly regulated environment, while leading and transforming finance teams to drive business growth and efficiency. Proficient in advanced financial reporting, automation, and stakeholder influence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Senior Finance Leadership
- Financial Planning And Forecasting
- USGAAP, SOX, IFRS Knowledge
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
- Finance Team Transformation

Hard Skills

- Financial Planning
- Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Compliance Management
- Investment Modelling
- Automation Implementation
- Financial Controls
- Budget Preparation
- KPI Management
- Statutory Audit Oversight

Soft Skills

- Communication Skills
- Influencing Skills
- Collaboration Skills
- Coaching Skills
- Proactive Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

- Qualified Accountant

Industry Keywords

- SaaS Sector
- Tech Sector
- Regulated Framework
- Globally Listed Organization

Tools & Technologies

- Microsoft Dynamics
- AI Tooling
- Automation Tools

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📌 Head of Finance (Surrey)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Surrey