A commercially astute Head of Finance is needed to join a high-performance, fast-growing scale-up in the technology sector. This is a business with bold ambitions, an innovative edge, and a culture that rewards agility, drive, and fresh thinking.

As Head of Finance, you ll take full ownership of the finance function running day-to-day operations with precision, while setting the strategic financial direction that will fuel the next phase of growth. You ll work hand-in-hand with leadership to ensure every decision is backed by robust data, insightful analysis, and sound commercial judgement.

Job Title: Head of Finance
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Godalming (Hybrid)
Salary: £70,000 £75,000 + Benefits
Reference no: 15875

Head of Finance Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working model
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary annual bonus based on business and personal performance

• Managing day-to-day accounting operations general ledger, month-end close, journals, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Partnering with project teams to produce accurate project P&Ls, track margin performance, and optimise resource planning.
• Preparing commercial and financial models for project proposals and bids, ensuring commercial viability.
• Leading cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Driving the annual budgeting process and reforecasting, including profitability modelling by headcount.
• Maximising system utilisation & integration ensuring finance, CRM, and project systems talk to each other to deliver real-time dashboards and insights.
• Overseeing statutory reporting and year-end, including R&D claims and year-end commentary.

• Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years PQE.
• Proven experience in a fast-growing scale-up environment.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, revenue recognition, pricing, and financial audit.
• Working knowledge of UK tax regulations, including R&D claims.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to influence at senior level and thrive in a business where change is the norm.