Head of Finance
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About the Role
Harper May is working with a London-based technology business backed by growth-stage investors. The company has built a strong customer base and is now at the point where finance capability needs to match operational ambition. There is meaningful product investment underway, headcount is growing, and the board is focused on building robust financial foundations and clearer commercial transparency. The business is now seeking a Head of Finance to establish financial discipline and become a trusted commercial partner to leadership.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, you will own the finance function end-to-end. This is a blend of operational execution and strategic counsel-you'll run the numbers, build the controls, and equally sit at the table to help shape investment decisions, pricing strategy, and resource allocation. You'll work closely with the leadership team and board, translating financial data into the insight that drives better decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead financial operations, including month-end close, management reporting, and audit coordination
- Own budgeting, reforecasting, and cash flow planning across the business cycle
- Build management accounts that tell the story-not just the numbers, but what they mean for the business
- Lead financial analysis on product development investment, go-to-market spend, and growth initiatives
- Develop unit economics and pricing insights that inform commercial decisions
- Build and mentor the finance team; manage relationships with external advisers and auditors
- Ensure financial controls are proportionate, scalable, and compliant with governance standards
What we are looking for
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with a track record in technology or high-growth businesses
- Comfortable in hands-on finance leadership-you'll roll up your sleeves and also think strategically
- Experience building financial capability in scaling organisations; you understand what good looks like at this stage
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Experience in investor-backed environments and investor reporting
- Clear communicator who can translate complexity into clarity