Head of Finance

About Flagright: Flagright is an AI operating system for financial crime compliance used globally by Fortune 500 companies, large banks, fintechs, and fast growing startups. Flagright enables real-time risk detection, automated investigations, and intelligent decisioning, helping compliance teams operate at their full potential in the fight against financial crime. We operate as a lean, high-performance team with high individual ownership and direct access to leadership. Role overview: The Head of Finance will take ownership for Flagright's financial operations globally, spanning our offices in the US, UK, India, and Singapore. This is a hands-on, operational role for an individual with strong finance expertise who thrives in high-growth environments and is excited to take on significant responsibilities while building and optimizing processes to support rapid scaling. People who thrive at Flagright: Have been knocked down before and gotten back up Are resourceful—they figure things out with whatever tools are available Have strong opinions and can defend them Are hungry to learn & contribute Want to work with no-BS people People who struggle here: Need extensive hand-holding View high expectations as “unreasonable” Expect strict 9 to 6 boundaries Can’t handle ambiguity or rejection Prefer consistent routine over fast-changing priorities Key responsibilities: Prepare and manage investor updates, Board meetings, and monthly consolidated management accounts spanning 4 entities across US / UK / India / Singapore Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support strategic decision-making and operational planning Oversee accounts payable and enforce accounts receivable processes to maintain smooth cash flow operations Collaborate with external accountants and tax experts to optimize accounting and tax strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency Implement inter-