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 remote work workplace

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