Interim Head of Finance
Location
London, UK
Contract Type
6 months FTC - £700 per day
Overview
Pearse Professionals are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS business that’s scaling rapidly and making a real impact in its sector. With strong recurring revenues, a loyal customer base with an excellent product, the business is now looking for a commercially minded Head of Finance to support it's next stage of growth.
You’ll report into the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function – driving improvements, implementing scalable processes, and becoming a trusted partner to the wider leadership team.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of day-to-day finance, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
Build and improve systems, processes and controls to support growth and maturity
Partner with commercial and operational teams to deliver financial insight and drive decision-making
Prepare board reports, investor packs and key SaaS metrics in collaboration with the CFO
Manage and develop a small team, with a view to expanding as the business grows
Own the development of financial dashboards and KPIs, with a strong grasp of SaaS metrics
Ideal Candidate
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment
Strong technical grounding, with the commercial acumen to contribute strategically
Prior experience in a PE-backed or investor-led business is highly advantageous
Proven ability to professionalise finance functions – bringing structure, clarity and scalability
Hands-on, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Confident communicator, able to work closely with founders, investors, and non-finance stakeholders
Connect with Will Sharples for more details.
willsharples@pearseprofessionals.com
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