Based: Richmond, UKContract period: 6 monthsFunctions: Finance Technology Product RandDOur client is seeking a strategic, execution-oriented Global Tech Finance Business Leader to play a pivotal role at the intersection of finance, technology, and product innovation. This is a senior leadership opportunity to partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams and drive financial excellence across a global portfolio of technology investments.In this role, you will own financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for Product Management, RandD organizations, and SaaS hosting and infrastructure costs, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently to accelerate innovation and enable scalable, profitable growth.Your role:Strategic Finance LeadershipLead end-to-end financial management for global Product, RandD, and Technology organizations, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and investment prioritizationPartner with senior executives to translate product strategy and technology roadmaps into clear financial insights, trade-offs, and ROI analysesDrive financial stewardship and operational rigor across global engineering teams, improving spend governance while supporting sustainable growthProduct and RandD Investment ManagementDesign and own financial frameworks to evaluate product investments, including feasibility analysis, burn rate tracking, capacity planning, and capital allocationSupport product leaders with business cases, pricing