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Head of Finance AI Transformation

Relay Technologies· Central Functions
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London - On-siteFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Build and scale a finance function in an AI-native, high-growth company by designing the finance stack, AI workflows, and operating model from scratch to become a real-time decision engine.

Responsibilities

  • Design the finance function from first principles. Own how finance operates in an AI-native, high-growth company — not as an improvement on legacy systems, but as a definition of the default state. Rebuild core processes (R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A) to eliminate manual work before it takes root.
  • Deploy AI across every high-leverage workflow Identify and ship use cases in weeks, not quarters — AI-driven forecasting and scenario modelling, automated reporting and commentary, close and reconciliation workflows, and collections, risk, and anomaly detection.
  • Build and own the technical stack Select the minimum viable, maximum scalable architecture. Make strong calls on ERP vs lightweight tooling, build vs buy, and data design. Ensure everything is modular, API-friendly, and AI-ready from day one.
  • Work directly with engineering and data teams Translate financial logic into production systems. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role — you're putting ideas into production, not handing them over.
  • Redesign the operating model around augmentation Define how humans and AI work together — including which roles don't need to exist. Build a function where one great operator and AI outperforms five traditional hires.
  • Deliver the outcomes leadership needs Reduce time to close, time to forecast, and time to decision. Give leadership real-time, high-quality financial insight, and build systems that scale from current revenue to £100M+ without breaking.

Qualifications

  • You've built or redesigned finance systems and operating models end-to-end — not just advised on them.
  • You've deployed automation or AI in real finance workflows. Production, not strategy decks.
  • You're fluent in the TA and Ops/data hybrid: FP&A, R2R, funnel diagnostics, and partnering with RevOps/FP&A to forecast and drive decisions.
  • You think in systems, not processes — and you're comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.
  • You've worked closely with CFOs, founders, or operators on scaling finance in high-growth environments.
  • Proven experience owning finance programs and delivering systems implementations end-to-end
  • Hands-on deployment of AI or automation in real finance workflows
  • Experience in hypergrowth startups or scale-ups
  • Strong technical fluency — comfortable working directly with engineering and data teams
  • Structured, clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Skills

Required:Finance systems designAI in financeCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Generous equity, richer than 99% of European startups, with annual top-ups to share Relay’s success.
  • Private health & dental coverage
  • 25 days of holidays
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Hardware of your choice
  • Extensive perks (gym subsidies, cycle-to-work, Friday office lunch, covered Uber home and dinner for late nights, and more)
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Relay Technologies

Built for speed, engineered for excellence, designed for growth - turn the final mile into the final 100m.

Relay is a tech-enabled delivery network, empowering businesses to grow and elevate their e-commerce operations.

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