Head of Finance | Saas Retail

London Source: WhatJobs

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Location: London

Hybrid: 2 Days in Office

Join a fast‑paced, growing company as Head of Finance, reporting directly to the Founder.

This role will design and lead the accounting infrastructure, from closing the books to strengthening internal controls, forecasting, and delivering clean, timely financial reporting.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will design and lead the company’s accounting infrastructure. You’ll own full‑cycle accounting, implement GAAP controls, manage tax compliance, and deliver accurate financial reporting. This is a hands on role with significant autonomy, visibility, and strategic influence.

Key Responsibilities

Own full‑cycle accounting operations: AR/AP, GL, payroll, revenue recognition, and monthly close
Build and enforce financial policies and GAAP‑aligned internal controls to support scale
Produce and maintain accurate financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Help lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow modelling; deliver financial models and scenario planning
Manage all tax compliance, including filings and coordination with external tax advisors
Oversee expense management systems and ensure accurate cost tracking across departments
Support investor and board reporting
Support the managing of relationships with banks, auditors, and vendors; own annual audit and tax prep
Moving the finance function from outsourced to in‑house

About You

5–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; startup or growth‑stage preferred.
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and audit processes.
Experience building and scaling financial and accounting operations, with a focus on process optimization and automation.
Strategic thinker with a willingness to execute and build from the ground up
Fluency in accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, etc.)
Experience in Mercury, Rippling, Looker (BI), Bill.com