Interim Head of Finance / Finance Manager (Fractional, Maternity Cover)

We are looking for an experienced Hands-On Interim Head of Finance/Finance Manager to cover a maternity leave from mid-November 2025 until the end of June 2026. This is a fractional role (2–3 days per week), ideally suited to a finance professional with strong accounting and operational experience.

You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and provide insights to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), while supporting and guiding the finance team during this transition period.

What you'll do:

Financial Operations & Month-End

• Oversee month-end close processes.
• Support the AP/AR Accountant in reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, including ARR checks, accruals, and deferrals.
• Post payroll journals and ensure all payroll-related costs are recorded correctly.

Reporting & Insights

• Deliver consolidated monthly financial reports with clear insights for the SLT.
• Provide commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Support preparation of materials for board and investor reporting (as needed).

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with the FP&A Analyst in building and finalizing the 2026 budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasts with business priorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely cashflow forecasts, providing regular updates to SLT.

Cashflow & Risk Management

• Monitor cashflow and liquidity closely, escalating risks where needed.
• Provide actionable recommendations to safeguard financial stability.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide guidance and mentorship to the AP/AR Accountant and FP&A Analyst.
• Represent the Finance function with credibility and confidence to external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, banks, investors, suppliers).
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration between Finance and other teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience in finance operations and accounting (e.g., Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, FP&A lead).
• Solid knowledge of technical accounting, reporting, and SaaS/recurring revenue models.
• Skilled at translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Comfortable working in a fractional (2–3 days per week) capacity, balancing operational execution with team support.
• Strong communicator who can work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to support and mentor small finance teams.

Department: Enablement

Reports to: VP People & Culture (dotted line to CEO)

Who you will work alongside: FP&A Analyst, AP/AR Accountant, Enablement Team and Senior Leadership Team