Head of Finance and Business Operations

Summary Protect & progress your career with ESET. At ESET UK, we’ve grown from a small, family-run operation into a thriving part of a 2,000-strong global cybersecurity leader. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for a Head of Finance & Business Operations to play a pivotal role in driving our continued growth and profitability. Job Description About the Role As Head of Finance & Business Operations , you’ll be a key member of the UK leadership team — driving financial excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that blends strategic foresight with operational precision. You’ll take full ownership of ESET UK’s financial health, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and performance across all financial processes — from forecasting and reporting to budgeting, cash flow, and audits. At the same time, you’ll work closely with the Country Manager and senior leadership to shape business plans, analyse performance, and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. This is a role for a commercially minded finance leader who wants to go beyond the numbers — influencing strategy, driving business performance, and helping steer a fast-growing technology company to even greater success. What You’ll Do Lead and develop the Finance team while providing strategic and operational support to Sales and Marketing, ensuring alignment with ESET UK’s commercial goals. Oversee all key financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and payroll (including commissions). Ensure full compliance with local legislation and global accounting standards. Lead monthly and annual financial closings, managing accruals, P&L reviews, statutory audits, and the preparation of accurate financial statements and management reports. Produce timely and accurate financial insights that enable data-driven decision-making across the business. Work closely with the Country Manager and Senior Leadership Team to shape annual business plans and budgets that support ESET’s broader growth objectives. Track company results against KPIs, providing clear analysis and actionable recommendations to enhance performance and profitability. Review and manage commercial contracts, ensuring terms remain effective and beneficial to the business. Streamline financial and operational processes, establish clear performance targets, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. Maintain strong, transparent relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with financial, legal, and ethical standards. About You Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience. At least 5 years’ experience in a senior accounting or finance leadership role. Skilled in producing and analysing complex financial and sales reports. Strong knowledge of systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce and Sage Payroll. Experience in IT, technology, or cybersecurity industries (desirable). Commercially minded, detail-driven, and comfortable influencing at senior leadership level. A collaborative leader who builds trust, develops teams, and drives performance. What’s In It For You At ESET, we’re proud to be recognised as an “Outstanding” employer in the Best Companies to Work For 2025 list. You’ll join a forward-thinking, supportive team environment where innovation, growth, and wellbeing go hand-in-hand. We offer: Competitive salary with performance-based bonus Private medical insurance Wellbeing allowance Company pension scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off Hybrid working Free parking and ESET licenses Ready to Lead? If you’re a strategic finance leader looking to make a measurable impact in a fast-growing global tech company, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply now and protect your future with ESET. At ESET, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our corporate culture. We believe in creating a respectful environment, where everyone feels valued and respected, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including race, gender, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.