Head of Finance – Fast Track to FD

fin-house

Head of Finance at fin-house, managing finance for 5-7 clients in various sectors. Driving financial strategy, coaching teams, and challenging business decisions to foster growth.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £70,000 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet oversight, while leading budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning. Proven ability to coach finance teams and drive process improvements using tools like Xero and Excel.

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Financial Narrative OwnershipBudgeting and ForecastingFinancial ModelingTeam Coaching and DevelopmentXero Configuration and Usage

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingFinancial ModelingP&L ManagementCash Flow ManagementBalance Sheet ManagementScenario PlanningAccounts PayableAccounts Receivable

Soft Skills

CoachingLeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

XeroQuickBooksExcelGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial ManagementPortfolio ManagementProcess ImprovementM&AInvestment Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the financial narrative across your clients - P&L, cash flow, balance sheet - translating complexity into clear guidance that founders can act on
Own the operational backbone - AP, AR, payroll and VAT - across your portfolio, keeping clients confident that nothing slips
Lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning, connecting commercial reality with long-term strategy
Build sophisticated financial models for fundraising, M&A, and investment decisions
Challenge assumptions, flag risks early and shape decisions, not just report on them
Coach and develop fin-managers and fin-operators across your portfolio (typically 2-3 direct reports), building high-performing teams
Drive systems and process improvements, setting the standard for how Xero is configured and used
Help fin-house grow - through referrals, the relationships you build, and how you represent the brand externally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years' experience in an accountancy or finance role
An accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) is desirable; we'll consider strong alternative paths
Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets
Experience with Xero and/or QuickBooks is highly desirable
Experience working with a portfolio of clients is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 based on experience
Company-wide performance-related bonus scheme
Tailored personal development plan, to help you grow
23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Birthday day off - celebrate another year older and wiser however you like!
Office closed between Christmas and New Year
Monthly Juno wellbeing credits to spend your way
Monthly socials with the team