Head of Finance

Role: Head of Finance
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £55-60k

As Head of Finance & Accounts, you'll be the lead on everything data and finance - ensuring accuracy, integrity, and operational efficiency across all financial processes. You'll have the opportunity to set up new systems, advise senior leadership, and play a pivotal role as we scale.

It is important to recognise that you will be our first Finance hire, so we're looking for somebody who is comfortable advising into a board level as well as meticulously completing day-to-day accounting tasks.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

Accounts Management;

- Maintain accurate financial records through Xero.
- Work closely with external accountants to deliver timely VAT returns and monthly management accounts.
- Manage daily payments, including invoice settlements and customer transactions (with bank access responsibilities).
- Monitor and record stock and precious metal sales, ensuring full accuracy and transparency.

Expense & Invoice Management;

- Research, implement, and manage an effective expense system for staff and contractors.
- Issue customer invoices promptly and maintain commission records for the sales team.

Cashflow & Cost Management;

- Review bank statements regularly to flag cost-saving opportunities.
- Forecast cashflow and ensure liabilities are forecasted and met in advance.

Collaboration & Process Improvement;

- Collaborate with external accountants to ensure smooth monthly submissions.
- Support Directors with reporting, analysis, and business planning.
- Design and maintain cash-control processes and internal audits to minimise risk across the business.

What we're looking for in a Head of Finance:

- Proven experience in accounting with senior financial management exposure.
- Proficiency in Xero and Google Sheets (or Excel).
- An exceptional eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to think ahead and pre-empt problems.
- Experience in high-growth environments is a bonus - we are looking for someone excited by the idea of progressing as the business expands.

If you feel the above Head of Finance specification matches your professional background, click apply.