Head of Finance

Huzzle; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote: Work from anywhere

Career Growth: Opportunities in SaaS, MarTech, B2B

Peer Community: Networking with sales professionals

Ongoing Support: Guidance before and after placement

Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client

Job summary

A staffing company is hiring a Founding Finance Lead to build and manage financial architecture for a rapidly scaling services business. This strategic finance position involves managing P&L, designing financial models, and developing cash flow forecasting frameworks. Ideal for someone with experience in startup environments and financial leadership, the role is fully remote and offers tailored compensation based on client preferences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a 0→1 startup environment.
• Prior finance leadership in agency or professional services.
• Ability to build three-statement financial models.
• Strong strategic finance mindset—advising on pricing, margins and business strategy.
• Experience owning and managing financial systems and integrations (Stripe, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Ability to translate financial insights into clear operational and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the company P&L end-to-end.
• Design and maintain financial models connecting operational metrics to outcomes.
• Lead annual budgeting processes with dynamic reforecasting.
• Run the annual budgeting process with quarterly reforecasts.
• Develop cash flow forecasting frameworks tied to retainer billing and timing.

Skills

Financial infrastructure building

Financial modeling expertise

Strategic finance mindset

Ability to utilize AI tools for finance

Agency/Professional services finance

Tools

Stripe

QuickBooks

Airtable

HubSpot

AI tools (Claude)

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are hiring a Founding Finance Lead to build and own the financial architecture of a rapidly scaling services business. This is not a traditional accounting or controller role — it is a strategic finance position focused on building financial systems, models, and decision frameworks that support a high-growth company.

You will work directly with the CEO to drive P&L planning, financial modeling, client unit economics, pricing strategy, and operational capacity planning. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in 0→1 environments and enjoys building financial infrastructure before the company reaches scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Infrastructure & Modeling
• Own and manage the company P&L end-to-end, including revenue, delivery costs, gross margin by client, operating expenses, and net margin.
• Design and maintain financial models that connect operational metrics to financial outcomes.
• Build and operate capacity planning models accounting for offshore engineers, contractors, and full-time staff.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with quarterly reforecasting to ensure financial planning remains dynamic.
• Develop cash flow forecasting frameworks that account for retainer billing cycles and delivery cost timing.
• Client Economics & Pricing Strategy
• Build client-level financial views including CAC, LTV, payback period, and margin per engagement.
• Partner with the CEO on pricing strategy and new service offerings, modeling margin implications before launch.
• Track financial impact of client expansion, retention, and churn.
• Provide clear financial insights that support strategic business decisions.
• Systems, Integrations & Financial Tech Stack
• Own the financial systems stack, including Stripe, QuickBooks (or similar), and integrations with operational tools like Airtable and HubSpot.
• Build automated reporting pipelines that surface financial KPIs without manual spreadsheet exports.
• Develop AI-assisted workflows for financial modeling, reporting, and automation using tools such as Claude or similar AI platforms.
• Ensure financial reporting infrastructure scales with the company’s growth.
• Strategic Finance & Investor Readiness
• Maintain board-ready financial reporting on an ongoing basis.
• Build and manage a live investor data room with accurate financial documentation.
• Develop scenario models for fundraising, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the founder, translating financial insights into actionable business decisions.

• Non-Negotiable
• Proven experience building financial infrastructure in a 0→1 startup environment.
• Prior finance leadership experience in agency, services, or professional services businesses.
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including building three-statement models from scratch.
• Strong strategic finance mindset — comfortable advising on pricing, margins, and business strategy.
• Experience owning and managing financial systems and integrations (Stripe, QuickBooks, or similar tools).
• Ability to translate financial insights into clear operational and strategic recommendations.
• Strongly Preferred
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude for financial modeling, automation, or reporting workflows.
• Exposure to international finance operations, including multi-currency environments and global contractors.
• Experience preparing companies for fundraising or investor due diligence processes.
• Familiarity with demand generation or outbound-driven business models.

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals