At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, manage cashflow, and drive strategic decision-making.
- Company: Join a high-growth, founder-led consumer business with ambitious expansion plans.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, high visibility, and opportunity to shape company growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a dynamic environment and influence the company's future.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong financial control experience.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re partnering with a high-growth, founder-led consumer facing business, ARC Clubs to appoint a Head of Finance at an exciting stage in its journey. Reporting directly to the CEO/Co-Founder, you'll build and lead the finance function, own cashflow and investor reporting, drive commercial decision-making, and play a key role in shaping the company's future growth strategy.
We’re looking for a strong finance leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and thrives in entrepreneurial, high-growth environments.
The Role
- You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while also partnering closely with the wider business to drive performance and insight.
- Leading month-end close, financial reporting, and control processes.
- Partnering with operations to provide meaningful financial insight and support decision-making.
- Driving improvements in systems, processes, and reporting capabilities (including use of data and AI).
- Supporting the broader commercial strategy and growth plans of the business.
- Ensuring full compliance across HMRC, payroll, and statutory requirements.
About
You’re looking for a commercially minded finance leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified.
- Strong financial control background, ideally within a multi-site, consumer-facing or hospitality business.
- Experience managing HMRC compliance and payroll processes.
- Able to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight.
- Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a founder-led business.
- Interest in systems, process improvement, and leveraging data/technology.
The Opportunity
- Join a high-growth, ambitious business with strong leadership and clear expansion plans.
- Play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth.
- High visibility across the senior leadership team.
- London-based, with a hybrid working model.
We think you need these skills to ace Part Time Head of Finance in London
Financial Reporting
Cashflow Management
Investor Reporting
Strategic Thinking
Hands-on Approach
Financial Control
HMRC Compliance