Senior Finance Manager

Harper May is partnering with an early-stage, mission-led climate-tech business developing high-integrity, nature-based carbon credits ked by a strong founding team and an experienced group of investors, the business is now preparing for a Series B fundraise and building out the operating platform that will support the next phase of growth. A Senior Finance Manager, stepping into a Head of Finance seat, is being appointed to own the finance function end to end, partner directly with the COO on planning and controls, and be a key operator through the upcoming raise.

The Role
Reporting directly to the COO and working closely with the wider leadership team, the Senior Finance Manager / Head of Finance will own everything from the day-to-day close through to Series B fundraise-ready modelling, board reporting and financial controls. The role is genuinely hands-on and broad: a real chance to own the finance function of a fast-growing climate-tech business and shape the systems, processes and reporting as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close, with a target of audit-ready books by working day 10
• Manage the external bookkeeping partner, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness
• Own statutory compliance across annual accounts, VAT and R&D tax credit filings
• Audit and optimise the finance stack across Xero, CRM, ...