Head of Finance

Location: Wilshire, Hybrid (UK)
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Reporting to: CFO

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing financial services business to appoint a Head of Finance who will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and supporting the next phase of growth.

This is a broad leadership position, combining financial control, commercial finance, FP&A, regulatory reporting and business partnering. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you will provide financial insight that drives decision-making while ensuring the business maintains robust governance, controls and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will bring strong financial services experience and a proven ability to operate in a regulated environment. This role would suit an ambitious finance leader looking to take ownership of the finance function and influence strategic business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and leadership team on all financial matters.
• Provide commercial insight and analysis to support business growth and strategic initiatives.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Develop financial models to support investment decisions, product launches and growth opportunities.
• Deliver meaningful financial and operational KPI reporting to senior stakeholders and the Board.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Own the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit activities.
• Maintain a robust financial control framework and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Continuously improve financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.

Regulatory & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
• Support the business in maintaining strong governance, risk and control frameworks.
• Partner closely with Compliance and Risk teams to meet regulatory obligations.
• Lead financial input into regulatory submissions and reporting requirements.
• Prepare Board and Committee papers relating to financial performance and risk.

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Monitor working capital and funding requirements.
• Oversee treasury activities and banking relationships.
• Provide regular reporting on financial performance, profitability and cash position.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Support organisational growth through scalable financial processes and controls.

About You

We are looking for a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and experience operating within a regulated financial services environment.

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Significant experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Director or similar senior finance role.
• Demonstrable experience working within the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of FCA-regulated environments and financial governance requirements.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Proven track record of delivering management and board reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering executive-level leaders.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities.

Highly Desirable

• Experience within fintech, lending, wealth management, payments, insurance, investment management or banking.
• Experience in a high-growth, PE-backed or scale-up environment.
• Exposure to capital adequacy, liquidity reporting or regulatory returns.
• Experience implementing finance systems and reporting tools.
• Previous involvement in fundraising, acquisitions or strategic projects.