Head Of Finance

Venture Recruitment Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in London is looking for a highly experienced Head of Finance to lead the finance function in-house for an SME with global purpose. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with significant skills in budget preparation and financial modelling. This position offers flexibility with remote working options and involves preparation of management accounts and financial reports.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Significant remote working options

Qualifications

• Strong blend of hands-on financial control and strategic support within an SME environment.
• International experience and knowledge of the hospitality/events industries are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget preparation and mid-year reforecasting.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly board-level financial reports.
• Chase outstanding payments across international membership and sponsorship base.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budget preparation

Management accounts preparation

Process improvement

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Head of Finance London

Reports to: CEO

Are you seeking a flexible opportunity, 2-3 days per week, where you can add value to an SME with a global purpose? Chilworth Partnership are exclusively supporting this organisation in the recruitment of a highly experienced Head of Finance, who will bring their finance function inhouse from an external provider.

Key responsibilities

• Lead annual budget preparation and mid-year reforecasting.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly board‑level financial reports.
• Prepare and oversee invoice processes for membership fees and services.
• Proactively chase outstanding payments across international membership and sponsorship base.
• Maintain accurate records of communications and payment plans
• System implementation and process improvement projects.
• Liaise with external UK auditors for annual filings.

About you

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong blend of hands‑on financial control and strategic support within an SME environment.
• International experience and knowledge of the hospitality / events industries are desirable.

Additional Information

• Significant remote working and flexibility on offer.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.