Head of Finance
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About the Role
Harper May is working with a founder-led technology business in the B2B SaaS space. Established five years ago, the company has grown to around 40 staff and is now operating across three geographies. Recent product investment has driven strong customer acquisition, but the finance function has not scaled in line with the business. The founding team recognises the need for structured financial leadership to support margin improvement, investor readiness, and operational discipline as the business enters its next phase.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the finance function end-to-end. You will own financial operations, control design, and reporting while partnering closely with the product and commercial teams on investment decisions and unit economics. This is a hands-on role where you will balance day-to-day finance delivery with strategic input into product roadmap, market expansion, and capital efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations, systems, and month-end reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commercial interpretation
- Own cash forecasting, working capital management, and cash runway planning
- Drive financial rigour in product development spend and customer acquisition economics
- Support pricing strategy, revenue recognition, and margin analysis across customer segments
- Build and lead a finance team and relationships with external accountants and auditors
- Establish financial controls, compliance processes, and reporting suitable for growth and investor scrutiny
What we are looking for
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Proven experience in finance leadership within technology or fast-growing B2B businesses
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to own management reporting from scratch
- Commercial mindset with genuine interest in product metrics, customer economics, and growth trade-offs
- Team builder comfortable recruiting, onboarding, and managing junior finance staff
- Experience in investor-backed or pre-exit environments is a strong advantage