Head of Finance

LJ Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established yet fast-growing tech business is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead its financial strategy during a pivotal growth phase. This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop a finance team, oversee financial operations, and contribute to strategic decision-making. With revenues set to grow significantly, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in steering the company towards its ambitious goals. This is an ideal position for a finance professional eager to make a genuine impact and accelerate their career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Clear progression path

Involvement in strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Manager looking to step into a Head of Finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of financial operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small finance team and oversee core financial operations.
• Deliver financial reporting and partner with leadership on strategy.
• Manage financial processes across UK and Dubai operations.

Skills

Finance Management

Financial Reporting

Cashflow Management

Strategic Decision-Making

Team Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Tools

Xero

GoCardless

Job description

Head of Finance - Exciting Tech Business Broxbourne 50,000 - 65,000 On-Site Role

An established yet fast-growing tech business based in Broxbourne is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Finance Manager ready to take the next step into a Head of Finance position. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine impact and grow into a future Finance Director or CFO role.

With revenues set to grow by 30% in the next 12 months through a blend of organic expansion and strategic M&A activity, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in steering the financial direction of the company during this pivotal growth phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a small finance team (2.5 FTE)
• Oversee all core financial operations, including debtors, creditors, and cashflow management
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Partner closely with the leadership team to shape commercial and operational strategy
• Manage financial processes across two entities and three subsidiaries, including UK and Dubai operations
• Work alongside an external CFO who provides one day per month of strategic oversight

The Ideal Candidate:

• Currently operating as a Finance Manager with the ambition to step into a Head of Finance role
• Comfortable in a hands-on, fully site-based environment
• Confident working in a fast-paced SME or scale-up environment
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and GoCardless is a plus
• Commercially astute with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

What's on Offer:

• 50,000 - 65,000 salary depending on experience
• A collaborative and forward-thinking environment with a clear progression path
• Full involvement in strategic growth initiatives, including potential M&A work
• A business on the rise, with a headcount of 35-40 and strong growth plans

Location: Fully office-based in Broxbourne
Target Start Date: September/October 2025

This is the perfect next step for a finance professional looking to accelerate their career in a high-growth, entrepreneurial business.