Head of Finance
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
£95,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Head of Finance role at a Cambridge-based start-up involves leading the finance function to support the company's growth phase. The position requires reviewing and improving financial processes, shaping financial strategy, and managing operational accounting to strategic finance. Candidates with experience in investor-funded businesses, particularly in life sciences, are preferred. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and improve existing financial processes.
- Shape the financial strategy for the business.
- Support funding activities and operational accounting.
- Manage strategic finance, FP&A, financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
Key Skills:
- Experience in a no.1 or no.2 finance role within a growing, investor-funded business.
- Previous experience in a life sciences business is a bonus.
- Exposure to early-stage business operations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): £90,000 yearly
City: Cambridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company
We're delighted to be exclusively partnered with a Cambridge-based start-up as they look to bring in a Head of Finance to their team, to support them with the next phase of their growth. This is a confidential job search and the Head of Finance role will be available on a full-time basis, with hybrid working in place.
Your new role
This is a great opportunity to make the finance function your own, as you look to review and improve existing processes, shape the financial strategy for the business and play a crucial role in funding activities. Overall, it's a 'top-to-bottom' finance role, meaning you will be supporting from the basics of operational accounting right the way through to strategic finance, FP&A, financial reporting, controls and compliance.
What you'll need to succeed
We're particularly keen to hear from anyone who has operated in a no.1 or no.2 finance role within a growing, investor-funded business. Any previous experience of operating in a life sciences business, supporting the delivery of raising funds or exposure to working in an early-stage business would be a bonus. Due to the quick turnaround required, there is also a strong preference for anyone available on
What you'll get in return
In return, a good package is on offer which includes: £85,000 - £90,000 salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays + holiday buy/sell options 8% employer pension Private medical Death in service Alongside the benefits outlined above, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the scaling of a business that is at the heart of innovation within life sciences. With ambitious growth plans, you will have the opportunity to grow alongside the business in a supportive, friendly and determined team.
What you need to do now
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