Head of Finance
Mumsnet
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Lead
About the role
- Own the end-to-end finance function, including management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, cashflow and statutory reporting.
- Ensure monthly reporting is timely, accurate and clearly explained, with meaningful variance analysis.
- Maintain strong financial controls across revenue, costs, payroll and working capital.
- Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, banks and other external partners.
- Lead weekly performance and revenue reporting, turning data into clear, practical insight for the leadership team.
- Build and maintain financial models to support planning, forecasting and commercial discussions.
- Support the development and tracking of unit economics across major revenue streams, including advertising, subscriptions and data-led products.
- Work closely with the CEO to sense-check assumptions, highlight risks and surface trade-offs.
- Produce weekly cashflow forecasts and longer-term cash planning.
- Oversee billing, accounts receivable and credit control across all revenue streams.
- Manage accounts payable and supplier contracts, partnering with budget holders to improve cost control and efficiency.
- Prepare payroll and ensure accuracy and compliance across all related processes.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and regular re-forecasting cycles.
- Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to help leadership understand options and constraints.
- Improve forecast consistency and reliability over time.
- Drive incremental improvements in finance systems, reporting and processes.
- Reduce manual work and improve clarity, speed and consistency in finance outputs.
- Ensure finance information integrates effectively with wider business reporting.
- Lead, develop and support the finance team.
- Set clear standards for accuracy, ownership and delivery
Requirements
- Experience in a senior finance role such as Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Strong grounding in management reporting, forecasting, cashflow and financial controls.
- Good commercial instincts, with the ability to explain financial performance clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Strong spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets and/or Excel), including financial modelling and analysis.
- Experience leading or mentoring a small finance team.
- Highly organised, detail-focused and pragmatic, with a collaborative working style.
- Comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders and translating strategy into numbers.
- Alignment with Mumsnet’s values and culture.
Benefits
- Buy More Holiday Scheme** Sometimes 25 days just isn’t enough. If you need extra time to chase the sun, extend a trip, or just enjoy more lazy mornings, you can buy extra holiday days to make it happen.
- Cycle2Work Scheme*** Fresh air, exercise, and no more cramped commutes? Sign us up. Our Cycle2Work scheme helps you save money on a new bike, so you can pedal your way to work (or just around the park).
- EMI Share Options Scheme (After 12 Months)** After a year with us, you’ll have the chance to own a piece of what we’re building together through our EMI share options scheme. Because when we grow, you should benefit too.
- Employee Assistance Programme** Life isn’t always smooth sailing, and that’s why we offer confidential support whenever you need it—whether it’s advice, counseling, or just someone to chat to.
- Mumsnet Workplace Pension Scheme** Thinking about your future? We contribute to your pension to help you build financial security for later on. Retirement may seem far away, but it’s never too early to plan.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*** Go green and get behind the wheel of an electric car at a more affordable rate. Better for the planet, better for your wallet, and let’s be honest—EVs are just really fun to drive.
- Bespoke Learning Subscriptions + Weekly “Drop Everything and Learn” Time** We believe learning should be part of your job, not an afterthought. That’s why we provide tailored learning subscriptions and set aside dedicated time each week for you to step away from work and level up your skills.
- Leisure & Retail Perks via Perkbox** Who doesn’t love a good discount? With Perkbox, you get exclusive deals on everything from gym memberships to your favorite high-street brands. Treat yourself!
- BUPA Private Medical or Dental Cover*** Your health matters, full stop. We offer private medical cover through BUPA, so you can access the care you need, when you need it.
- Enhanced Parental Leave Welcoming a new addition to the family is a big moment, and we want to support you every step of the way. Our enhanced parental leave gives you more time to bond, adjust, and soak up those early days—because family comes first.
- Wellness Benefits (Daily Workouts & Meditations via Perkbox)** A healthy mind and body make for a happy team. Whether it’s a quick morning workout or a lunchtime meditation session, Perkbox gives you access to wellness resources to keep you feeling your best.
- Monthly Team Social Events** Great teams are built on great connections. Once a month, we get together for a social event—whether that’s a meal, an activity, or just an excuse to get together and have fun.
- Annual Team Bonus Opportunities** When we do well, so do you. We offer annual bonus opportunities based on team performance, because success is always better when it’s shared.
- *Eligible upon successful completion of probationary period
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
management accountsforecastingbudgetingcashflowstatutory reportingfinancial modelingvariance analysisfinancial controlsaccounts payablepayroll
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedpragmaticcommercial instinctsmentoringstakeholder managementproblem-solving
Certifications
ACAACCACIMA