Part-Time Head of Finance | High-Growth Femcare Scaleup | Remote / Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Femcare brand is seeking a part-time Head of Finance to join their high-growth team. This pivotal role involves shaping the finance function while driving strategic financial planning and oversight of financial operations in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant experienced in building robust processes in startups and will thrive in a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability and women's health.

Qualifications

• Experience in building finance processes in a high-growth startup.
• Strong background in retail finance preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations closely with outsourced accountants.
• Develop financial models for strategic decisions and budgeting.
• Prepare financial processes and controls for insourcing.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Budgeting

Cash Flow Forecasting

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Description

Part-Time Head of Finance | High-Growth Femcare Scaleup | Remote / Hybrid

Harmonic are excited to be exclusively representing a well-known Femcare brand to recruit for a part-time Head of Finance as they look to unlock their next stage of growth.

Having achieved significant growth and profitability over the past two years, they’re now seeking their first in-house finance hire, a strategic, commercially-minded Head of Finance to shape and professionalise the finance function as the business scales.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal, hands-on role responsible for building robust financial processes from the ground up, driving strategic financial planning, and preparing the business for continued growth and future fundraising.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with outsourced accountants, overseeing the financial operations of the business.
• Develop and continuously refine detailed financial models (including cash flow forecasting and scenario analysis) to guide strategic decision-making.
• Prepare scalable financial controls and processes, to enable insourcing of the finance function.
• Lead annual budgeting, monitor performance, and provide actionable insights through variance analysis.
• Prepare board packs and investor materials, clearly communicating financial insights and strategic opportunities.
• Champion financial transparency and partner with the wider business (including Operations, Marketing, and Product teams) to drive profitability and growth.

Essential Experience:

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Proven ability to build and lead finance processes within a high-growth startup or SME environment.
• Strong experience with financial modelling, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Consumer background (retail )

Who You Are

You're proactive, strategic, and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You're highly analytical, a natural problem-solver, and passionate about building processes from scratch. Importantly, you're deeply aligned with the company's mission around sustainability, women's health, and positive societal impact.

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 FTE (3 days p/w)

Location: London based, with the opportunity to work fully remotely

Start: ASAP

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to , , expression, , or .