Job Title: Part-Time Head of Finance
Location: Cambridge (Remote flexibility)
Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (FTE)
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 LinkedIn (Aimee Vincent‑Bunn) or call the office line (01223 656729).
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