Head of Finance - Maternity cover (6-8 Months) Finance · ·

Makeheroes; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Makeheroes is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to cover maternity leave, leading financial operations and ensuring compliance across various markets. You will play a crucial role in financial reporting, cash flow management, and supporting strategic decision-making within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Remote working

25 days holiday / year pro-rated

Social events

Fruit and snack at the office

Health Insurance

Pension plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in finance roles, including leadership.
• Proven track record with IFRS and compliance.
• Hands-on experience in M&A processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations across multiple brands.
• Own external and internal financial reporting processes.
• Manage Group cash flow and working capital.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Cash Flow Management

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Looker

BigQuery

Job description

About Heroes

Heroes buys, operates, and scales baby and juvenile brands.

We are ambitious multi-brand developers combining operational excellence with customer-centricity to support parents and children through every milestone of their journey. Built by a team with a background in investment banking, venture capital, and D2C eCommerce, we have the right experience to nurture and grow brands and develop products that simplify, support, and enrich everyday family experiences.

At Heroes, we leave our egos behind, get our hands dirty, and push through obstacles to get things over the finish line. If this sounds like you, you should join us.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Finance to join Heroes on a fixed-term basis to cover a maternity leave. This is a critical leadership role, offering the opportunity to drive financial excellence and stability across the Group during a key period of ongoing growth and change, and to oversee a number of markets and brands.

In this interim capacity, you will take full ownership of the Group’s external and internal financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and all relevant regulatory standards. You will also lead cash flow management and forecasting, ensuring alignment with Group treasury policies and effective oversight of working capital.

You will manage a team of 3 direct and 6 indirect reports, providing clear leadership and continuity throughout the interim period. As a key member of the senior management team, you will act as a trusted financial advisor, supporting strategic decision-making and driving operational improvements across the business.

Additionally, you will be responsible for leading the Group audit process and participating in any due diligence efforts related to acquisitions, restructurings, or other strategic initiatives.

This interim position is ideally suited for a commercially minded finance leader who can step confidently into a senior role, maintain momentum, and provide immediate value in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance function for the entire Group, overseeing all financial operations across multiple brands and international markets.
• Own the end-to-end external and internal financial reporting process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of Group financials in accordance with IFRS.
  
• Lead the annual Group audit, acting as the primary contact for external auditors and ensuring all deliverables are submitted within the agreed timeline.
• Manage financial due diligence processes for acquisitions, restructurings, or strategic initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Support the integration of potential M&A initiatives, ensuring smooth onboarding of financial processes, controls, and reporting structures.
• Oversee Group cash flow management and working capital, ensuring sound forecasting and alignment with Group treasury policies.
• Analyse Group financial performance in collaboration with the three Finance Managers, providing clear insights and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Partner with General Managers and senior stakeholders across the business to support commercial decision-making, cost control, and profitability improvements.
• Manage and develop a team of 3 direct and 6 indirect reports, providing guidance, oversight, and continuity during the interim period.
  

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with a strong academic background and deep technical expertise in IFRS and financial reporting.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance roles, including leadership positions within international, fast-paced environments—ideally in e-commerce, consumer goods, or retail sectors.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end Group financial reporting, audits, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting M&A processes, including due diligence, financial integration, and post-deal optimisation.
• Demonstrated strength in cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and treasury collaboration across multiple entities or geographies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.
• Effective people leader with experience managing both direct and matrixed teams; committed to coaching, development, and team cohesion.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills; able to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present to executive leadership.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of operating autonomously in a dynamic, high-growth setting.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfortable with financial systems; experience with NetSuite, Looker and BigQuery is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.

Our benefits

• Remote working (RSA, Spain & UK)
• 25 days holiday / year pro-rated (RSA, Spain & UK)
• Social events (RSA, Spain & UK)
• Fruit and snack at the office (RSA, Spain & UK)
• Friday afternoons off in August (RSA, Spain & UK)
• Brand discounts (Spain, UK)
• Ticket restaurants and Transport (salary sacrifice, Spain)
• Health Insurance (Spain, UK)
  
• Pension plan (UK)
• Cycle to work scheme (UK)

Please submit a CV in English, since it is the language you will be using on a daily basis.