Head of Finance

Meraki Accountancy & Finance's city centre based client are looking to add a Hands on Finance Manager to the current team to take ownership of the finance function within a fast-paced, commercially focused organisation. This is a broad and influential role where you'll lead day-to-day finance operations, manage cashflow and foreign currency exposure, oversee month-end and year-end processes, and provide meaningful financial insight to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Manage cashflow, banking relationships, and multi-currency transactions.
• Oversee month-end reporting, management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure VAT, payroll, statutory reporting, and compliance obligations are met.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders and Board members.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls, and processes.
• Manage year-end audit and annual budgeting cycles.

About You

• ICAS / ACCA / CIMA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Proven Finance Manager or Senior Finance experience within an SME environment.
• Strong background in management accounting, cashflow management, and financial controls.
• Experience producing Board-level reporting and commercial financial analysis.
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll, and UK statutory compliance requirements.
• Confident leader with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange exposure is advantageous.

On offer

• Salary £60,000 - £70,000
• Performance related bonus
• Flexible benefits
• Hybrid working