Head of Finance

We are currently partnering with a growing fintech business that is looking to appoint a Head of Finance to join their leadership team.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the senior management team, this role will take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting the company through its next phase of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to have real influence at a strategic level.

The Role

The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the finance function and ensuring the business has strong financial governance, reporting, and strategic insight to support growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the finance function and overseeing a small team

• Ownership of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting

• Ensuring strong financial controls, systems and processes are in place

• Managing regulatory reporting and compliance within an FCA regulated environment

• Preparing board level reporting and financial presentations

• Supporting fundraising activity and investor reporting

• Partnering with senior leadership to support business planning and strategic initiatives

• Overseeing cash flow, capital allocation and treasury management

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

• You will ideally have a background working within a start up environment, Fintech or property finance industry.

• Experience working within an FCA regulated environment

• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls

• Experience supporting board level reporting and senior stakeholders