Head of Finance

A commercially astute Head of Finance is needed to join a high-performance, fast-growing scale-up in the technology sector. This is a business with bold ambitions, an innovative edge, and a culture that rewards agility, drive, and fresh thinking.
As Head of Finance, you''ll take full ownership of the finance function - running day-to-day operations with precision, while setting the strategic financial direction that will fuel the next phase of growth. You''ll work hand-in-hand with leadership to ensure every decision is backed by robust data, insightful analysis, and sound commercial judgement.
Head of Finance - Benefits25 days holidayHybrid working modelLife AssuranceDiscretionary annual bonus - based on business and personal performanceHead of Finance - About the Role
This is an exciting scale-up leadership role where your impact will be both immediate and long-term. You''ll be building the financial foundations for sustainable growth while keeping pace with the demands of a fast-moving technology consultancy.
In the early stages, you''ll need to be hands-on and adaptable, taking ownership of:
Managing day-to-day accounting operations - general ledger, month-end close, journals, accruals, and reconciliations.Partnering with project teams to produce accurate project PandLs, track margin performance, and optimise resource planning.Preparing commercial and financial models for project proposals and bids, ensuring commercial viability.Leading cashflow forecasting and working capital management.Driving the annual budgeting process and reforecasting, including profitability modelling by headcount.Maximising system utilisation and integration - ensuring finance, CRM, and project systems talk to each other to deliver real-time dashboards and insights.Overseeing statutory reporting and year-end, including RandD claims and year-end commentary.About You
Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years PQE.Proven experience in a fast-growing scale-up environment.Strong knowledge of project accounting, revenue recognition, pricing, and financial audit.Working knowledge of UK tax regulations, including RandD claims.Commercially minded, with the ability to influence at senior level and thrive in a business where change is the norm.
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