Job Description - Head of Finance Sector: Litigation Finance Location: London (hybrid – 1 day working from home) Reports to: CEO Salary Range: £80-100k based on experience Role Overview The firm is a specialist litigation funder providing bespoke funding solutions to law firms, CMCs and Insolvency Practitioners. We are seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the finance function and play a key role in supporting the firm’s growth, investment strategy, and governance, as well as leading the finance department, which is supported by a junior team. This is a senior, hands-on role combining financial leadership, strategic insight, risk mitigation and operational delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial control, forecasting, funding analytics, and stakeholder reporting, while acting as a trusted adviser to the CEO. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Control Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, policies, and processes Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including statutory accounts and audit Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations Manage relationships with external auditors & tax advisers, banks, payment providers (including FX strategy and management), and other professional advisers Financial Planning & Analysis Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models Deliver insightful management reporting, including profitability, cash flow, and portfolio performance Monitor funding deployment, returns, and cash headroom against committed and deployed capital across the litigation portfolio Litigation Funding & Portfolio Oversight Work alongside the credit/risk team to develop and maintain financial models for individual cases and portfolios Work closely with the credit/legal team to assess funding structures and outcomes for new and existing borrowers Contribute to overall portfolio monitoring and risk management strategy Strategic & Commercial Support Act as a key business partner to the CEO and senior leadership Support fundraising, capital structuring, and ongoing lender/investor reporting, including financial modelling and performance analysis Provide financial input into growth initiatives, new products/models, and strategic opportunities Help scale finance systems and processes in line with business growth Governance & Risk Support strong governance, internal controls, and financial risk management Partner with the credit/risk teams to ensure financial risks are identified, measured, and appropriately mitigated across the portfolio Contribute to board reporting and investor communications Skills & Experience Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role Strong financial control, reporting, and forecasting experience Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills Experience working in a professional services, financial services, or investment-led environment Confident communicator, able to engage clearly with senior stakeholders Team leadership & management Desirable Experience in litigation finance, alternative investments, private credit, or legal services Experience supporting fundraising or investor reporting Knowledge of regulatory environments relevant to legal or financial services Personal Attributes Commercially astute with strong attention to detail Comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial business Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused High integrity with a strong sense of accountability Able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery What We Offer A senior leadership role in a growing specialist litigation funder Competitive salary and benefits package