Finance Lead

Central London | £60,000 - £80,000

We're partnering with an exciting venture-backed technology start-up. The business combines the pace and innovation of a high-growth start-up with the stability and support of a large Private Equity-backed healthcare organisation. Based in Central London, the company is entering its next phase of growth and is looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Lead to help scale the finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) who wants to take ownership, work closely with senior leadership, and gain exposure to board-level decision-making in a fast-growing environment.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and operational foundations of the business. This is a broad, hands-on position that extends beyond traditional finance, offering exposure to commercial planning, investor reporting, people operations, governance, and business transformation projects.

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• Prepare and own monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance commentary.
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• Produce board and leadership reporting packs with meaningful business insights.
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• Track key business KPIs and support the ongoing development of reporting dashboards.
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• Ensure robust financial controls and accurate, timely reporting.
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• Monitor spend against budget and identify risks and opportunities.
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• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes.
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• Support long-term financial planning, cash runway analysis and funding requirements.
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• Partner with leadership teams to evaluate commercial performance and strategic initiatives.
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• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis.
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• Provide insight into pricing, sales performance and investment decisions.
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• Manage cash flow and working capital to support continued growth.
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• Oversee supplier payments, expenses and accounts processes.
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• Monitor business spending and identify drivers of cost performance.
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• Support efficient finance operations and continuous process improvement.
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• Oversee payroll, pensions and statutory compliance obligations.
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• Manage VAT, PAYE and other regulatory requirements.
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• Support company secretarial activities and governance processes.
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• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory standards.
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• Drive improvements across finance systems, controls and reporting processes.
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• Support implementation and optimisation of finance and people systems.
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• Maintain finance governance and operational documentation.
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• Contribute to cross-functional projects as the business continues to scale.
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• Support key employee lifecycle processes including onboarding and offboarding.
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• Assist with employee benefits, policy administration and workforce reporting.
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• Help maintain a strong operational infrastructure within a growing business.
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We're looking for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-moving environment and is excited by the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

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• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
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• 2-3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE).
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• Experience producing management accounts, forecasts and board-level reporting.
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• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills.
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• Excellent commercial acumen and analytical capability.
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• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.
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• Strong attention to detail combined with a proactive, hands-on approach.
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• Experience within a start-up, scale-up, technology or high-growth business.
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• Exposure to investor reporting, fundraising or Private Equity-backed environments.
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• Knowledge of Xero and modern finance technology platforms.
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• Experience working across finance and broader business operations.
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