Global Head of Financial Systems & Automation

Kraken Technologies Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Head of Financial Systems to drive the strategy and execution of financial systems. The successful candidate will have over 15 years of leadership experience in financial systems, preferably in high-growth SaaS companies. This role involves optimizing financial infrastructure, implementing automation, and ensuring compliance. You will work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams to enhance system integration. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years in financial systems leadership in high-growth SaaS.
• Demonstrated success implementing ERP systems.
• Deep understanding of accounting workflows and financial reporting.
• Experience evaluating AI and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a finance systems roadmap for global operations.
• Own configuration of financial applications for data integrity.
• Implement intelligent automation opportunities.
• Build consistent reporting infrastructure for real-time insights.
• Translate financial needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Grow a high-performing team of finance systems professionals.

Skills

Financial systems leadership

Internal controls

Business intelligence

Automation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems

Master’s degree

CPA or similar qualifications

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)

AWS

Databricks

Job description

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Head of Financial Systems to drive the strategy and execution of financial systems. The successful candidate will have over 15 years of leadership experience in financial systems, preferably in high-growth SaaS companies. This role involves optimizing financial infrastructure, implementing automation, and ensuring compliance. You will work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams to enhance system integration. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector!