Head of Finance

As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role on the executive leadership team, driving the financial model, strategy and performance of a fast-growing EdTech business.

Requirements

• Report to the Executive team to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Build a strong and highly motivated finance team to meet the demands of a fast-growing tech business.
• Manage the migration to the new accounting system Sage Intacct and review the SaaS income recognition process within the new system to manage this function seamlessly across all departments.
• Lead the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts including fully reconciled management account schedules in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update the company financial model, set budgets, review assumptions, and produce departmental analysis and variance analysis against budget and updated forecast.
• Develop extensive KPI reporting to ensure commercial awareness and financial stewardship across all departments.
• Ensure the company meets its tax compliance and statutory reporting obligations. Making sure all HMRC payments & returns are submitted on time.
• Assist in the audit process ensuring the audit file is complete with fully reconciled management account schedules, extended trial balance and Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, ready in advance of the commencement of the audit.
• Ensure the Sales Day Book is updated and maintained accurately & timely by the Finance team. Conduct regular meetings with the Sales Team to reconcile reported sales orders with Accounts’ records, ensuring accuracy and alignment. Support the sales and tenders’ teams to ensure control over pricing decisions and remain competitive whilst maximising sales revenue and protecting margins.