Head of Finance Finance London

Head of Finance

About us:

Elder is a dynamic scale-up revolutionising the care industry by connecting older adults to self-employed carers through an innovative technology-driven introductory model. We are committed to using data-driven insights to continuously improve outcomes for our customers and carers.

About the role:

Reporting to the CFO, you will be joining an award-winning business at an exciting time of our evolution as we continue to strengthen the part that the finance function plays to support significant business growth.

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the financial operations of the business. Underpinning this will be ensuring that a strong controls environment exists to help a business grow in both size and complexity. You will be a key member of the finance team establishing and maintaining excellent internal and external relationships including Banking, Insurance, and Audit. Central to this will be the support and development of the existing finance team. Working closely with the CFO and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and, in collaboration with the Financial Controller, ensure timely and appropriate reporting of performance and meticulous planning of working capital resources. You will also be working cross-functionally within the business to ensure that finance truly adds value and can support an agile, complex business.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Leading on the development and evolution of the finance function to deliver a first-class service to support existing and new propositions which allows the business to scale efficiently. In particular, ensuring that core financial operations (particularly Customer billing and Carer payments) can meet business requirements. Enhancing and building robust financial processes and controls, ensuring strong financial governance.
• Working closely with the CFO and Head of FP&A to optimise working capital usage and ensure robust cash planning and management. Manage working capital processes (P2P and O2C) with a focus on making collections more efficient and reducing aged debt.
• Own the balance sheet ensuring appropriate reconciliations and controls on key accounts while overseeing financial reporting and working with the Financial Controller to deliver timely and appropriate financial information.
• Day-to-day management of the finance function with a focus on continuous improvement, developing the team, and improving the efficiency of finance operations.
• Working cross-functionally to ensure alignment of goals and objectives while also being the finance lead on business-wide projects (such as billing system improvements).
• Oversee the annual R&D tax credit process run by the Financial Controller to enable a successful claim.
• Lead and own the external relationships regarding Banking, Audit, Insurance, 3rd party processing providers, payroll, and share options.
• Support the business, the Head of FP&A, and Financial Controller to help build the annual financial budget, update company forecasts, and ensure appropriate communications to the business and controls on budgeted spend.
• Compliance with monthly shareholder reporting requirements.
• Assist with the operation of share option schemes and company secretarial duties.

Need to have:

• A qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, especially regarding statutory audit, internal controls, and process implementation.
• Experience within a changing/scale-up business environment where finance needs to evolve to align with business needs.
• Best practice financial experience, combined with the ability to work autonomously in a hands-on fashion.
• Experience in implementing positive change.
• A commercial mindset to problem solving; identifying opportunities for efficiencies and/or cost savings.
• Strong management and organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel.
• Professional, pragmatic, and confident within a senior role, able to collaborate and challenge cross-functionally.
• Proven experience of presenting financial information at a senior level.
• Ability to communicate with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Excellent attention to detail, good analytical skills, and ability to analyse numbers quickly and accurately.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + (1 extra day of holiday per year worked for the first 5 years) (pro rata).
• 6 weeks work from anywhere in the world.
• Dental, optical, and health insurance.
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in our London office, Wednesday & Thursday).
• Annual learning allowance.
• Sponsored quarterly team and company socials.
• Mentoring and coaching support to help you achieve your personal and career goals.
• Macbook + any particular extras you require.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

Apply today.

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