Head of Finance | European Tech VC Fund | London

Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment fund seeks a Head of Finance to lead their finance department in Central London. This role involves improving performance tracking, managing costs, and overseeing tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and significant experience in Private Equity or high-growth tech startups.

Benefits

Competitive bonus and carry

Full benefits package available

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification preferred (ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in a Top 20 Accountancy firm preferred.
• Significant post-qualification experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or high-growth Tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance department and junior finance team.
• Design and build an automation-driven finance function.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and oversee tax compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Strategic Decision-Making

Cost Management

Performance Tracking

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA or equivalent)

Strong academic background

Tools

Modern cloud/AI financial tools

Job description

Head of Finance | European Tech VC Fund | London

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Base Pay Range

Head of Finance | European Tech VC Fund | London

Harmonic is excited to partner with a renowned investment fund in their search for a Head of Finance to lead their finance department (corporate side). The fund invests heavily in the global late-stage technology startup and scale-up market, supporting some of the most disruptive and successful startups of the last decade.

The team comprises talented, bright, and ambitious individuals within a culture built on trust and autonomy, which has contributed to their success. The role is based in their Central London office.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded fund and significantly contribute to the development of the finance function.

The Role:

The Head of Finance will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for leading and developing the finance department. Key responsibilities include improving performance tracking, supporting strategic decision-making, and spearheading process automation. You will also lead planning, manage costs, and monitor vendor spending to maintain lean and effective operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build a modern, automation-driven finance function for accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Lead and develop a junior finance team to ensure reliable month-end closes, maintain financial integrity, and uphold internal controls.
• Develop and implement quarterly financial reports to provide visibility on performance, aid resource allocation, and inform leadership decisions.
• Establish budgeting and forecasting frameworks, identify inefficiencies, and refine financial policies to support growth.
• Enhance cost governance through controls over intercompany funding, internal recharges, and third-party spending.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity planning to ensure financial flexibility.
• Oversee tax compliance, transfer pricing, and cash operations across UK and US entities.
• Ensure timely FCA regulatory filings and statutory submissions.
• Promote cost efficiency and financial discipline organization-wide to sustain lean operations and maximize ROI.

Requirements:

• Professional accountancy qualification (preferably ACA or equivalent)
• Experience in a Top 20 Accountancy firm is preferred
• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or high-growth Tech startups/scale-ups
• Strong academic background
• Familiarity with modern cloud/AI financial tools
• Competitive bonus and carry
• Full benefits package available upon request

Location:

Central London (office-based with flexibility for occasional remote work)

Our Commitment:

At Harmonic, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and assure candidates that every application will be considered fairly, regardless of race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.