Head of FInance Permanent NEW

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.