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.

The Opportunity

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.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Business Performance

• Prepare and own monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Produce board and leadership reporting packs with meaningful business insights.
• Track key business KPIs and support the ongoing development of reporting dashboards.
• Ensure robust financial controls and accurate, timely reporting.
• Monitor spend against budget and identify risks and opportunities.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes.
• Support long-term financial planning, cash runway analysis and funding requirements.
• Partner with leadership teams to evaluate commercial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis.
• Provide insight into pricing, sales performance and investment decisions.

Cash Flow & Finance Operations

• Manage cash flow and working capital to support continued growth.
• Oversee supplier payments, expenses and accounts processes.
• Monitor business spending and identify drivers of cost performance.
• Support efficient finance operations and continuous process improvement.

Payroll, Compliance & Controls

• Oversee payroll, pensions and statutory compliance obligations.
• Manage VAT, PAYE and other regulatory requirements.
• Support company secretarial activities and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory standards.

Systems, Process Improvement & Business Operations

• Drive improvements across finance systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Support implementation and optimisation of finance and people systems.
• Maintain finance governance and operational documentation.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects as the business continues to scale.

HR & Administrative Oversight

• Support key employee lifecycle processes including onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist with employee benefits, policy administration and workforce reporting.
• Help maintain a strong operational infrastructure within a growing business.

About You

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.

Essential Experience

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• 2-3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE).
• Experience producing management accounts, forecasts and board-level reporting.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail combined with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a start-up, scale-up, technology or high-growth business.
• Exposure to investor reporting, fundraising or Private Equity-backed environments.
• Knowledge of Xero and modern finance technology platforms.
• Experience working across finance and broader business operations.