Head of Finance

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: UK- London

Description

🚢 Discover OneOcean:

OneOcean is a unified brand born from the integration of OneOcean and Ocean Technologies Group.

Owned by Lloyd’s Register, an organisation with more than 260 years of trust, integrity and leadership at sea, OneOcean combines the agility and ambition of a fast-moving innovator with the strength and stability of one of the world’s most trusted maritime institutions.

At the heart of OneOcean is a portfolio unlike any other in maritime. A comprehensive, integrated portfolio built on years of expertise, trusted by thousands of maritime professionals around the world.

🎯 Our Mission: Our mission is clear. In the race to zero emissions, our research, advisory and technical expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition. Today we are a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of safety and environmental compliance.

🔍 Why Join OneOcean Crew?

• Legacy & Innovation: We were created more than 260 years ago as the world’s first marine classification society to improve and set standards for the safety of ships.

Global Impact: Our digital solutions are relied upon by more than 30,000 vessels, following the acquisition of OneOcean in 2022 and Ocean Technologies Group in 2024.

Product Offering: Covering five proven product areas - learning, fleet operations, compliance, voyage planning and performance management - supporting its customers from ship to shore, from training and people operations, to voyage compliance and optimisation.

🧭 Navigating the position: Head of Finance

OneOcean is seeking a hands-on and transformational Head of Finance to lead the management reporting function across the Group. This role will take ownership of the month-end and management accounts processes, ensuring accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting while driving improvements in quality, efficiency, and depth of analysis.

Leading a team of three direct reports, the Head of Finance will reshape and redefine roles and responsibilities within the function, strengthening capability, accountability, and output standards. A key focus will be enhancing the accuracy and commercial value of group P&L reporting, delivering clear commentary and financial insights that support informed decision-making across the business.

Working closely with the central Group Finance team, the role will contribute to the evolution of the target operating model, improving collaboration and alignment across the wider finance function. The successful candidate will bring strong management experience, particularly in reorganising processes and implementing improvements to systems and controls, ensuring a scalable and robust finance operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management accounting process across the group, Managing the team of management accountants

Redefining roles and responsibilities

Collaborating with central finance team to evolve our ongoing operating model

Responsible for group P&L control with commentary

Supporting group and local audits

Strong management experience including reorganising processes.

Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Work with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and support business initiatives

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience
• Proven experience leading a management accounting / month-end reporting function within a multi-entity or group structure
• Demonstrated team leadership experience, including restructuring teams, redefining roles, and improving performance standards
• Strong ownership of group P&L reporting, with the ability to provide clear, commercially focused commentary and insight
• Experience supporting external audits and managing relationships with auditors
• Track record of process redesign and continuous improvement, driving greater accuracy, efficiency, and control

Experience operating within (or helping to evolve) a target operating model in collaboration with central or group finance functions

Strong financial systems capability, with experience improving reporting processes and controls

Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights to support operational and strategic decision-making

Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance: Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance, 24/7 GP helpline, and perks like cinema nights , coffee treats , Apple watch offers , fitness discounts , and spa indulgences.

BUPA's Cashback: BUPA's Cashback: Get cashback on dental , eyewear , physio , and enjoy thorough BUPA health assessments to keep you in prime sailing condition.

Employee Assistance Programme – from confidential counselling to financial and legal guidance.

Aviva Pensions: Matching pension contribution up to 5%

Life Assurance:Secure 4x your base salary.