Head of Finance

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

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge seeks a Head of Finance to lead financial operations, ensure data accuracy, and support strategic growth. As the first finance hire, the role encompasses everything from accounting management to collaboration with senior leadership, making it pivotal as the organization scales. Ideal candidates will have significant accounting experience, shining communication skills, and a proactive approach to financial management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting and senior financial management.
• Proficiency in Xero and Google Sheets.
• Strong communication and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records through Xero and collaborate with external accountants.
• Manage daily payments and customer transactions.
• Forecast cashflow and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Proactive Mindset

Tools

Xero

Google Sheets

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.