Head of Finance

ITSS Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Finance to lead all financial processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This pivotal role involves overseeing accounts management, collaborating with external accountants, and implementing effective financial systems. Ideal candidates will have significant accounting experience and proficiency in Xero. Join this growing business and advance your career in a high-impact position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting with senior financial management exposure.
• Proficiency in Xero and Google Sheets (or Excel).
• Experience in high-growth environments is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records through Xero.
• Manage daily payments, including invoice settlements.
• Collaborate with external accountants for monthly submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial Management

Xero proficiency

Google Sheets proficiency

Job description

Role: Head of Finance
Location: Cambridge
Salary: 55-60k

As Head of Finance & Accounts, you'll be the lead on everything data and finance - ensuring accuracy, integrity, and operational efficiency across all financial processes. You'll have the opportunity to set up new systems, advise senior leadership, and play a pivotal role as we scale.

It is important to recognise that you will be our first Finance hire, so we're looking for somebody who is comfortable advising into a board level as well as meticulously completing day-to-day accounting tasks.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

Accounts Management;

- Maintain accurate financial records through Xero.
- Work closely with external accountants to deliver timely VAT returns and monthly management accounts.
- Manage daily payments, including invoice settlements and customer transactions (with bank access responsibilities).
- Monitor and record stock and precious metal sales, ensuring full accuracy and transparency.

Expense & Invoice Management;

- Research, implement, and manage an effective expense system for staff and contractors.
- Issue customer invoices promptly and maintain commission records for the sales team.

Cashflow & Cost Management;

- Review bank statements regularly to flag cost-saving opportunities.
- Forecast cashflow and ensure liabilities are forecasted and met in advance.

Collaboration & Process Improvement;

- Collaborate with external accountants to ensure smooth monthly submissions.
- Support Directors with reporting, analysis, and business planning.
- Design and maintain cash-control processes and internal audits to minimise risk across the business.

What we're looking for in a Head of Finance:

- Proven experience in accounting with senior financial management exposure.
- Proficiency in Xero and Google Sheets (or Excel).
- An exceptional eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to think ahead and pre-empt problems.
- Experience in high-growth environments is a bonus - we are looking for someone excited by the idea of progressing as the business expands.

If you feel the above Head of Finance specification matches your professional background, click apply.