Interim Head of Finance
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INTERIM HEAD OF FINANCE
Sector: Technology / FinTech
Location: London
Type of role: Permanent
Reporting to: Founder / Senior Leadership Team
Working days and hours: Monday to Friday
Hybrid approach (office and remote): Hybrid
Salary Range: £130,000 - £140,000
Why This Role is Key
Our client is one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology businesses, undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation.
They are now looking for an experienced Head of Finance to take ownership of the financial strategy of the business and act as a true commercial partner to the Founder and senior leadership team.
This is a highly visible role for a strategic finance leader who can look beyond the numbers and help shape the direction of the business. You will play a key role in major commercial decisions, including funding strategy, business planning and long-term growth, while providing the financial insight needed to support informed decision-making.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the business, with the potential to develop into a CFO / VP Finance-level position as the organisation scales.
What You’ll Do
Lead the overall financial strategy and planning for the business
Act as a strategic finance partner to the Founder and senior leadership team
Provide commercial insight and challenge to support major business decisions
Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning
Develop financial models and scenarios to support growth, investment and funding decisions
Partner with the Founder on key commercial initiatives, including funding strategy and capital planning
Provide clear, commercially focused reporting and insight to senior leadership
Identify financial risks, opportunities and key business drivers, translating complex financial information into actionable recommendations
Establish and develop financial controls, processes and reporting as the business continues to scale
Work closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance function, providing leadership and direction
Partner with external advisors, accountants, auditors and other stakeholders where required
Support the development of the finance function, systems and infrastructure needed for the next stage of growth
Contribute to wider strategic and commercial projects across the organisation
What You’ll Bring
Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a high-growth or scaling technology business
Strong strategic finance and FP&A capability
Proven experience partnering with founders, CEOs and senior leadership teams
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence major business decisions
Experience in financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning and business planning
The ability to translate financial data into clear commercial recommendations
Experience supporting or leading funding, investment or capital strategy would be highly advantageous
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, without becoming overly involved in day-to-day accounting
A hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a rapidly evolving environment
Experience within a regulated environment would be beneficial
COFA experience or knowledge of the SRA regulatory environment would be advantageous, but is not essential
What’s On Offer
Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly scaling technology business
Significant opportunity to shape the financial strategy and future direction of the business
Direct exposure to the Founder and senior leadership team
Opportunity to influence major commercial decisions, including funding and growth strategy
Potential progression into a CFO / VP Finance position as the business continues to scale
Opportunity to build and develop the finance function as the organisation grows
A high-impact role with genuine ownership, autonomy and visibility
Collaborative, entrepreneurial and fast-paced scale-up environment