Head of Finance

Location: Impington

Job Title:

Part-Time Head of Finance

Location:

Cambridge (Remote flexibility)
Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (based on 3 working days per week)

Do you have the ability to own the end-to-end finance function, covering budgeting and forecasting, project and management accounting, statutory and tax obligations, and financial reporting to senior leadership? If so, read on!

We are working with a long-standing client who specialise in Risk Management Solutions. This is a collaborative and inclusive place to work, with a credible, knowledgeable and approachable Executive Leadership Team.

Working closely with said Executive Leadership team, you’ll provide clear insight into business performance, ensure robust financial controls, and support sound commercial decision-making across the organisation. You’ll be supported by a part-time Management Accountant.

This role would suit a proactive, technically strong finance professional with experience in a consulting or project-based environment, who is comfortable balancing accuracy with commercial insight and driving financial discipline across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with clear variance analysis.
Produce insightful financial dashboards and narrative commentary to support leadership decision-making.
Report on client and internal projects, guiding Project Managers on financial performance and margins.
Lead annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting.

Month-End & Year-End Close
Own the month-end close process, including AP/AR, accruals, prepayments, WIP and balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure accuracy of the trial balance and support year-end audit processes.

Cost & Budget Management
Monitor budgets across all functions, reporting variances and recommending corrective actions.
Partner with the COO to build robust forecasting models and cost structures.

Payroll & Benefits
Oversee payroll, pensions and employee benefits.

Systems & Controls
Maintain and enhance financial systems (Business Central), controls and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Tax, Statutory & Insurance
Coordinate all tax and statutory accounting requirements with external accountants.
Ensure timely tax filings and oversee R&D tax credit claims.
Provide oversight of share option schemes.
Manage third-party insurance providers and related policies.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years’ experience in financial reporting, budgeting and analysis.
Strong management accounting and financial control experience within a project-based or consulting business.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/accounting systems.
High attention to detail, strong analytical capability and sound commercial judgement.
Proven commercial and financial acumen.

Desirable

Experience preparing board-level financial reports.
Financial modelling and performance metrics experience.
Familiarity with Business Central.
Hit apply if you're interested, message me on Linked In (Aimee Vincent-Bunn) or call the office line (phone number removed)