Head of Operations and Finance in City of London

Job description

Head of Operations & Finance- AI Series A Scaleup

London

Up to £120k

We’re partnering with a high-growth AI company whose technology is already transforming global heavy industry — deployed in live production environments and making billions of dollars’ worth of decisions every year.

They’re now looking for an exceptional Head of Operations & Finance to join the senior leadership team and help steer the business through rapid growth and international expansion.

The Role

This is a hands-on, high-impact position leading both operational and financial strategy as the company scales from seed to Series A and beyond. You’ll play a central role in forecasting, planning, and execution — ensuring the organisation runs efficiently while supporting global expansion and continued innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models to guide strategic decision-making and growth.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial control, ensuring resources are deployed effectively.
• Oversee capacity planning and operational processes across complex enterprise projects.
• Manage investor relations and fundraising materials, supporting board and investor communications.
• Oversee people operations, including payroll, contracts, and performance processes.
• Lead international operations — managing insurance, visas, tax, and entity administration as the business expands globally.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines analytical rigour with operational intuition — a steady hand in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.

• Proven experience in operations and/or finance leadership within a scaling tech business.
• You'll come form either a top consulting background, Investment banking or may be a seasoned operator within the start-up scene where you have seen rapid growth,
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability; confident working with data to inform decisions.
• Experience managing budgets, fundraising, or investor communications.
• High degree of discipline, ownership, and autonomy.
• Excited by real-world technology and the opportunity to help build a global industrial AI leader.
• Willing to work on-site and travel internationally as required.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

18-10-2025

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English