Head of Finance

Head of Finance & Operations The Opportunity We're recruiting for a Head of Finance & Operations to join a fast-growing B2B SaaS company. This is a hands-on, commercially-focused role that offers a rare combination: direct partnership with the CEO and Board exposure while remaining embedded in the day-to-day execution. You'll evolve and sophisticate the current finance and operations function while building out a small team around you. This is a role for someone who thrives operating at multiple levels: rolling up your sleeves on execution while shaping board-level thinking and business strategy. If you're excited by the challenge of scaling an operation from the ground up, this is the opportunity. What You'll Own Financial Leadership & Planning

• Own the full finance cycle: month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and year-end preparation
• Produce board-ready reporting and management dashboards that drive business decisions
• Lead financial analysis and modelling for strategic projects (fundraising, M&A, growth initiatives)
• Oversee day-to-day operations: billing, receivables, payables, expenses
• Manage tax, statutory filings, and external advisor relationships Commercial & Operational Execution
• Manage customer and supplier contracts: review, negotiation support, approvals, execution
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success on commercial strategy and terms
• Own HR administration: employee documentation, lifecycle management, payroll coordination, right-to-work
• Lead office and facilities operations, vendor management, and insurance
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements as the company scales Governance & Risk Management
• Oversee corporate compliance: Companies House filings, governance, audit readiness
• Administer share option scheme and maintain regulatory records
• Ensure ISO compliance and risk mitigation across the business
• Coordinate with external legal and advisory partners Who We're Looking For Experience
• 10+ years in finance and operations (ideally B2B SaaS or scaling tech/mid-market businesses)
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent full-cycle finance management experience
• Expertise in management accounting, controls, cash management, and statutory finance
• Experience presenting to leadership and boards
• Comfort with commercial contracting and HR administration
• Understanding of governance and compliance The Person
• Highly organised with strong ownership and follow-through
• Strategic thinker who executes day-to-day—equally comfortable at board and ground level
• Autonomous operator; good at prioritizing competing demands
• Clear communicator who can challenge stakeholders constructively
• Resilient and adaptable; thrives under pressure
• Low ego, collaborative, willing to roll up your sleeves Why This Role? ✅ Build a function from the ground up—shape how finance and operations evolve as the company scales ✅ Strong company culture—built on genuine team-first values and authentic collaboration ✅ Rare blend—genuine board exposure alongside hands-on execution ✅ Investment in your team—you'll grow beyond this role, building the team around you Company Culture Our client is built on five core values:
• Customer Centric – Go beyond solutions; add genuine value to client success
• Growth Orientated – Stay curious, adapt quickly, and embrace change
• Team Player – Support each other, celebrate wins, and value diverse perspectives
• Positivity – Bring energy and optimism; tackle challenges with resilience
• Respect & Integrity – Treat everyone with kindness, listen actively, respect boundaries Budget
• £80k-100k Base