Head of Finance – Path to CFO in PE-Backed Tech

Harper May Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harper May is partnering with a profitable, acquisitive, PE-backed technology group based in Kingston upon Thames. The Head of Finance will run the day-to-day group finance function, own consolidated reporting, FP&A, controls, and be developed into the CFO successor.

The role reports to the CFO, requiring a hands-on operator who can lead across multiple trading entities, support investor reporting, and drive value creation in a fast-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with up-to-date technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in PE-backed environments is essential.
• Able to partner with CFO/FD and operate as number two.
• Proven consolidation across multiple entities and strong FP&A skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead monthly group close and consolidated management accounts across entities.
• Prepare reporting for PE sponsor and covenant reporting for lenders.
• Own FP&A end-to-end: budget, rolling forecast, 13-week cash flow, variance commentary.
• Support value creation plan and investor reporting with the CFO.
• Project-manage integration of acquisitions onto a single accounting platform.
• Oversee statutory reporting, group audit and tax compliance.
• Drive cost control, cash management and working capital discipline.

Connaissances

Fully qualified accountant

PE-backed experience

CFO/FD collaboration

Group consolidation

Board-level variance analysis

People leadership

Formation

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Description du poste

Harper May is partnering with a profitable, acquisitive, PE-backed technology group based in Kingston upon Thames. The Head of Finance will run the day-to-day group finance function, own consolidated reporting, FP&A, controls, and be developed into the CFO successor.

The role reports to the CFO, requiring a hands-on operator who can lead across multiple trading entities, support investor reporting, and drive value creation in a fast-growth environment.