? India | Remote | Full-time ? Substantial UK business-hours overlap ? CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent ? Financial Control | Accounting Operations | International Finance | Finance Systems? Help build the finance function for Script Assist’s next stage of growthScript Assist is creating a recent Deputy Head of Finance role to add significant senior capacity as we continue to grow, expand internationally and develop into a multi-entity healthcare technology business.You will work alongside our existing finance leadership, CEO, management team and external advisers, taking substantial responsibility across:Financial controlAccounting operationsMonth-end and year-endManagement and board reportingStatutory accounts, tax and auditFinance-team performanceInternational and multi-entity financeFinance systems and automationProcess improvement and scalabilityThis is a broad, senior and hands-on finance role.It is intended for someone who has already operated as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Group Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance leader and understands how to run a complete finance and accounting operation.It is not primarily an FP&A;, commercial-finance or finance-business-partnering position.You must understand the underlying books, controls and accounting detail—not merely analyse or present financial results.? About Script AssistScript Assist is building the operating system for next-generation private healthcare in the UK.Our software is used by clinics, pharmacies and healthcare operators and already supports tens of thousands of medical cannabis prescriptions every month.We are expanding into additional private healthcare markets, including:ADHDWeight managementLongevitySpecialist private medicineOther complex healthcare categoriesWe are also preparing for international growth across multiple markets and legal entities.As the business scales, we need a finance function that is:Accurate and well controlledCapable of closing reliably and on timeSupported by high-quality management informationInternationally scalableProperly documentedEfficient and increasingly automatedAble to support confident decision-making? The roleYou will serve as a senior deputy within the finance function, working closely with the existing finance leadership and CEO.You will help ensure that:The underlying books are complete and accurateMonth-end and year-end close properly and on timeBalance-sheet accounts are fully reconciledManagement accounts are reliableRevenue is recognised correctlyCash is properly understood and controlledAP, AR, billing and credit control operate effectivelyStatutory, tax and audit obligations are well managedFinance-team work is reviewed to a high standardProcesses are documented and consistently followedSystems are used properlyWeak or inefficient processes are improvedThe finance function can support international growthYou must be comfortable moving between:Senior finance leadershipWorking with the CEO and management team, improving reporting, supporting decisions and developing the finance operating model.Detailed financial controlReviewing reconciliations, investigating balances,



challenging incomplete explanations and ensuring that underlying accounting work is correct.This is not a role where the detail is always somebody else’s responsibility.? Financial control and month-endYou will take substantial responsibility across:Monthly and annual closeManagement accountsP&L; reviewBalance-sheet reviewBalance-sheet reconciliationsJournalsAccruals and prepaymentsRevenue recognitionDeferred and accrued revenueCash-flow reportingVariance analysisSupporting schedulesAccounting working papersFinancial controlsAccounting policiesMonth-end checklistsManagement reportingBoard reportingYou will help establish clear review standards and ensure that unexplained balances, unsupported journals and incomplete reconciliations are properly resolved.? Accounting operationsYou will work across the complete accounting operation, including:General ledgerAccounts payableAccounts receivableBilling and revenue operationsCredit controlBank reconciliationsCash managementPayroll coordinationEmployee expensesSupplier and customer accountsBookkeeping qualityChart-of-accounts disciplineApproval controlsProcess documentationAccounting timetablesReview and sign-off proceduresYou should understand how every part of the finance operation connects.You must be capable of reviewing the work of accountants, bookkeepers and external providers and identifying where something is incomplete, incorrect or insufficiently controlled.?️ Statutory accounts, tax and auditYou will help lead and coordinate:Statutory accountsExternal auditYear-end reportingCorporation-tax complianceVAT and indirect-tax compliancePayroll-related complianceCompanies House and corporate reportingAudit schedules and working papersResponses to audit queriesImplementation of audit recommendationsRelationships with external accountantsRelationships with auditors and tax advisersInternational statutory coordinationYou do not need to be a specialist in every tax area.However, you must have enough experience to identify risk, challenge advisers and ensure that obligations are completed properly and on time.? Finance-team leadershipYou will work alongside the existing finance leadership to review, support and develop the finance team.This may include:Qualified and part-qualified accountantsFinance managersManagement accountantsBookkeepersAP and AR staffBilling specialistsOutsourced accountantsPayroll providersExternal finance advisersYou will help:Set clear standardsImprove review and sign-offAllocate responsibilitiesEstablish accountabilityIdentify errors and control gapsImprove the consistency of team outputDevelop team capabilityEnsure deadlines are metCreate more reliable and repeatable processesWe are looking for someone who can support colleagues constructively while maintaining exceptionally high standards.? International and multi-entity financeScript Assist is preparing to operate across multiple countries and legal entities.Experience in some of the following would therefore be particularly valuable:Multi-entity accountingMulti-currency accountingGroup reportingConsolidationsIntercompany accountingIntercompany reconciliationsIntercompany eliminationsOverseas subsidiariesInternational month-endInternational payroll coordinationOverseas statutory reportingGroup auditInternational advisersCentral and local finance responsibilitiesYou do not need to have worked for a large multinational.However, you should understand the additional accounting, systems, reporting and control challenges created by international expansion.⚙️ Finance systemsScript Assist currently uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.Previous experience with Business Central, Dynamics NAV or Navision would be valuable, but it is not essential.We are more interested in an experienced finance leader who has successfully owned and improved a credible ERP or accounting environment.Relevant experience may include:ERP implementation or migrationFinance-system ownershipChart-of-accounts redesignApproval workflowsReporting improvementsData-quality improvementsFinance integrationsSystem controlsBilling automationReconciliation automationActing as the senior finance-system userA proven Financial Controller or Head of Finance who has successfully operated other systems should be able to learn Business Central.? Automation, data and AIWe want someone who is comfortable using technology to improve finance.Useful experience may include:Advanced ExcelPower QueryPower BIPower AutomateManagement-reporting automationReconciliation automationBilling automationFinance dashboardsWorkflow automationNo-code and low-code toolsERP integrationsAI-assisted finance workflowsChatGPTClaudeMicrosoft CopilotThe first priority is accurate and controlled finance.However, we also want to build a function that becomes more efficient, scalable and automated as the company grows.? Management and board reportingYou will work with the CEO, management team and finance colleagues to improve the quality and usefulness of financial information.This may include:Monthly management accountsBoard reportingCash-flow visibilityRevenue reportingBalance-sheet reportingVariance explanationsEntity-level reportingGroup reportingForecasting and planningOperational finance metricsAudit and compliance reportingInternational expansion reportingYou must understand the underlying accounting well enough to know whether the information being reported is accurate and complete.? Relevant previous experienceThis role may particularly suit someone currently or previously working as a:Financial ControllerGroup Financial ControllerHead of FinanceFinance Director within a startup or SMEHead of Finance OperationsHead of AccountingDeputy Head of FinanceSenior Finance Manager with end-to-end ownershipYour exact title is less important than the breadth of responsibility you have held.You must have operated at a level where you were personally accountable for:Financial controlAccounting operationsMonth-end and year-endManagement reportingStatutory accountsTax and audit coordinationFinance systemsFinance-team outputRelationships with senior management and external advisers✅ What we are looking forYou should have:A full CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent recognised accountancy qualificationApproximately 10–20 years of relevant finance and accounting experiencePrevious experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Group Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance ownerEnd-to-end responsibility for a broad finance and accounting operationStrong technical accounting and financial-control capability

📌 Deputy Head Of Finance – Financial Control & Accounting (India)
🏢 Script Assist
📍 India