Job Title
Interim Finance Director (Maternity Leave Cover)
Salary
£110-120k pro rata
Company Description
Lottie Organisation Ltd - Accel-backed AI operating system for social care
Job Description
Join Lottie as Interim Finance Director for a 7-8 month maternity cover, reporting directly to the CEO. You will lead a team of three, overseeing month-end operations, statutory compliance, and strategic FP&A. As a pivotal partner to leadership, you'll ensure the business remains audit and Series B ready while driving operational excellence.
Location
London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the finance function of a high-growth startup that recently won the Deloitte Fast 50 and was named the UK's number one startup for 2025.
- Work with tier 1 venture capital backing, following over £25m raised from prestigious investors including Accel and General Catalyst.
- Drive tangible social impact by helping build the AI operating system for the care sector, revolutionising how families find and manage eldercare.
What you will do
- Own the end-to-end finance operations including month-end close, statutory filings, audit preparation, and EMI share scheme administration.
- Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO, providing actionable insights for re-forecasting and long-term strategy planning.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of three finance professionals, fostering a collaborative environment during a pivotal growth stage.
The ideal candidate
- Proven track record of finance leadership within a venture-backed startup or high-growth environment, understanding SaaS and marketplace metrics.
- Hands‑on leader comfortable switching between high-level board presentations and granular execution of month‑end controls and reporting.
- Experience navigating statutory compliance and audit processes, ideally with specific exposure to managing EMI share option schemes.
