Head of Finance | Saas Retail

Talentedge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full ownership of finance function

Join a bootstrapped company experiencing strong growth

Job summary

A fast-paced growing company in London is seeking a Head of Finance to design and lead accounting infrastructure. You'll own full-cycle accounting, implement GAAP controls, and deliver accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of progressive finance experience, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, and is a strategic thinker. This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to take full ownership of the finance function within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; startup or growth-stage preferred.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and audit processes.
• Experience in Mercury, Rippling, Looker (BI), Bill.com.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting operations: AR/AP, GL, payroll, revenue recognition.
• Build and enforce financial policies and GAAP-aligned internal controls.
• Produce and maintain accurate financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Help lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow modelling; deliver financial models
• Manage all tax compliance, including filings and coordination with external tax advisors
• Oversee expense management systems and ensure accurate cost tracking
• Support investor and board reporting
• Move finance function from outsourced to in-house

Skills

Progressive accounting/finance experience

Deep knowledge of GAAP

Experience building financial operations

Fluency in accounting systems

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

Mercury

Rippling

Looker

Bill.com

Job description

Location: London

Hybrid: 2 Days in Office

Join a fast‑paced, growing company as Head of Finance, reporting directly to the Founder.

This role will design and lead the accounting infrastructure, from closing the books to strengthening internal controls, forecasting, and delivering clean, timely financial reporting.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will design and lead the company’s accounting infrastructure. You’ll own full‑cycle accounting, implement GAAP controls, manage tax compliance, and deliver accurate financial reporting. This is a hands on role with significant autonomy, visibility, and strategic influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full‑cycle accounting operations: AR/AP, GL, payroll, revenue recognition, and monthly close
• Build and enforce financial policies and GAAP‑aligned internal controls to support scale
• Produce and maintain accurate financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Help lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow modelling; deliver financial models and scenario planning
• Manage all tax compliance, including filings and coordination with external tax advisors
• Oversee expense management systems and ensure accurate cost tracking across departments
• Support investor and board reporting
• Support the managing of relationships with banks, auditors, and vendors; own annual audit and tax prep
• Moving the finance function from outsourced to in‑house

About You

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; startup or growth‑stage preferred.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and audit processes.
• Experience building and scaling financial and accounting operations, with a focus on process optimization and automation.
• Strategic thinker with a willingness to execute and build from the ground up
• Fluency in accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, etc.)
• Experience in Mercury, Rippling, Looker (BI), Bill.com

Why Join?

• Join a bootstrapped company experiencing strong, sustained growth
• Take full ownership of the finance function