Head of Finance

Head of Finance Manchester Up to £75,000 + bonus + equity

Robert Walters are exclusively representing a well-backed, entrepreneurial business in the search for their first Head of Finance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a high-growth company from the ground up.

To support their next phase of scaling, they are seeking a commercially-minded and hands-on Head of Finance to join their leadership team. As Head of Finance, you’ll be the strategic and operational leader of all things finance. Reporting directly to the board and working closely with the investors, you’ll bring insight and financial discipline to decision-making. You’ll be responsible for building scalable financial systems, providing accurate forecasting and MI, actionable reporting, and steering the company toward sustainable, profitable growth prior to a future exit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function end-to-end, including FP&A, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial operations.
• Build robust financial models and deliver insights that shape commercial strategy.
• Attend regular board meetings, including presentations of financials against target, trend analysis and commercial opportunities.
• Provide insight to drive both revenue and EBITDA growth.
• Partner with leadership and the board to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Own investor reporting and manage the relationship with external parties.
• Implement systems, processes, and controls to support rapid scaling.
• Recruit, lead and grow a high-performing finance team as the business expands.
• Guide the business through future transactions.

You as the Successful Individual:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a finance leader in a fast-paced startup, scale-up, or PE-backed environment.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and working capital optimization.
• Comfort with rolling up your sleeves up in what initially will be you as the whole of finance.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior experience working with private equity investors is a strong plus.

What’s On Offer:

• A leadership role in a high-impact, high-growth business.
• Direct influence on strategic decisions and access to the board and investors.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and meaningful equity participation.
• A mission-driven, collaborative culture with ambitious goals and a supportive team.
• A chance to implement processes, systems and team - making the function entirely your own.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates