Head of Finance
(Predominantly Remote, with travel to London one day a month. Must be UK based)
Cedar has been retained by a fast growing, technology-enabled scale-up that provides digital platforms to large enterprise and infrastructure clients across multiple international markets. As the business enters its next phase of growth, they are seeking an experienced, hands on Dead of Finance to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and support central operations.
This role works closely with the CFO and leadership team and is well suited to someone who enjoys operating in a small, agile environment, building processes from the ground up, and partnering across the business.
The role
You'll lead financial reporting, liquidity planning, and finance operations, helping build the financial and operational foundations for the company's next phase of growth.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial reporting & close
Owning the monthly soft close and ensuring timely, accurate reporting
Leading quarterly close cycles and preparing investor reporting packs
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Liquidity & cash planning
Managing short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts and runway planning
Supporting working capital management and liquidity monitoring
Assisting with banking and treasury processes
Finance operations
Overseeing accounts payable and receivable
Supporting payroll and general HR-related finance processes
Managing invoicing, payment runs, collections, and supplier relationships
Tax & compliance
Supporting UK startup tax processes (including EMI schemes and R&D tax credits)
Assisting with statutory compliance and audit readiness
Business & leadership support
Providing ad hoc financial and operational analysis to the CFO and CEO
Helping develop scalable finance processes suitable for a growing business
Contributing to board- and investor-level reporting
About you
Qualified accountant with strong ownership of reporting
Hands-on operational finance experience (AP/AR, banking, cash management)
Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
Why join?
Work closely with an experienced CFO at a pivotal growth stage
Take real ownership of finance in a scaling, mission-driven business
Flexible working structure
Opportunity to shape processes and progress toward a future Head of Finance role
Interested?
Please apply to Cedar for more details.
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