Strategic Finance Leader for Fast-Growth EdTech

Requirements

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with at least 5 years post qualified experience.
• Experience of working in a fast-growing tech company preferably.
• Experience in moving accounting systems successfully.
• Experience of investor relations and third-party reporting requirements perhaps through private equity investment or through an IPO process.
• Have a broad range of knowledge across all areas of a business including software development, R&D and SaaS.
• Demonstrate a strong level of financial knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise work effectively, manage and motivate a team through strong leadership and willing to be hands on in order to get the desired results.
• Expert level of Excel and knowledge of Sage Intacct, Sage 50 and Dynamics 365 would be preferable but not essential.

What the job involves

• 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.
• You will provide clear strategic insight, robust financial governance, and commercial leadership to support sustainable growth and value creation.
• By delivering accurate and timely management accounts and maintaining a robust financial model, you will enable informed, data-driven decision-making across the business.
• As the company scales, you will ensure disciplined financial management and provide the strategic direction needed to strengthen its market position and achieve ambitious growth objectives.
• 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.
• Ensure that the internal systems, policies and procedures are sufficient and robust enough to maintain and where possible improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.
• 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.