Head Of Finance

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company seeks a Head of Finance to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making. This high-impact role requires 6-10 years of relevant experience and offers flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, guiding the company towards long-term success.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-based bonus structure

Company pension and life insurance

Wellness and volunteering programs

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments.
• High integrity and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare strategic performance reports for stakeholders.
• Develop and implement robust financial and tax strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Strategic vision

Commercial acumen

Job description

As a key member of the leadership team, you ll work closely with the CEO to drive financial performance, steer strategic decision-making, and help us scale with purpose. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a fast-growing, forward-thinking company.

What You ll Be Doing as Head of Finance

• Own and lead all financial operations, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Prepare strategic performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Define and oversee KPIs, providing clear insights into business performance.
• Develop and implement robust financial and tax strategies.
• Lead on company secretary duties, accounts preparation, options schemes, and audits.
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP and financial regulations.
• Manage and nurture third-party relationships across finance, data, and insurance.
• Support fundraising processes and capital strategy.
• Play a key role in long-term strategic planning alongside the CEO and leadership team.

The Candidate for Head of Finance

• 6-10 years of experience in senior finance roles (Financial Controller / Head of Finance).
• Strong technical foundation and understanding of regulated environments is a must have: experience in an insurer or MGA will be an advantage
• Hands-on operator with strategic vision - comfortable switching between detail and big-picture thinking.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• High integrity, dependable, and confident in making and implementing tough decisions.
• Naturally high-energy, proactive, and results-driven, with a bias for action.

What You ll Get From Us

Work with an experienced and mission-driven team 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! 1 additional day of leave for every year with us (up to 30 days). Flexible working from home, our office, or even another country. Performance-based bonus structure. Company pension and life insurance. Wellness, volunteering, and referral programs

If you re a high-performing finance leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven company, we d love to hear from you.This is a hybrid role with lots of flexibility and you could live anywhere if you are prepared to visit Herts from time to time.