Head of Finance

Mesh-AI Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Manchester is seeking a Head of Finance to drive financial performance and manage a finance team. The role requires 5-8 years of experience in finance or audit, strong management and communication skills, and the ability to prepare regulatory reports. You will oversee budgeting, financial modeling, and audits while fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment. Employee benefits include a training budget, hybrid working model, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Employee Development Budget of £1,700

Hybrid working model

28 days plus Bank Holidays

Birthday leave and gift voucher

Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in finance or audit.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Experience navigating complex organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team focused on financial performance.
• Lead financial modeling and forecasting efforts.
• Prepare monthly management reports for insights.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Team-building

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in finance or accounting

Additional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, etc.)

Job description

Raisin is the world's leading platform for savings and investment products. Founded in 2012, theFinTech connects consumers with banks in the EU, the UK and the US. This gives consumersbetter interest ratesand banksa diversified form of refinancing. Our vision is to offer savings and investments without barriers and thus open up the global +150 trillion euro market.

Raisin works withover 300 banks.Today, the platform holds over 75 billion euros in assets fromaround one million customerswhich have accrued over 5 billion euros in interest with their investments.

Team

We are seeking a motivated and tech-savvy Head of Finance to join our growing UK operations. This role is well suited for a finance professional with early leadership experience, as you will manage a team of two individual contributors while remaining hands‑on in day‑to‑day financial management. As Head of Finance for our UK subsidiary, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, managing audit processes, and providing strategic financial guidance to support our continued growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a committed and motivating leader for the finance team, focusing on engagement, continuous development, and enabling team members to grow and succeed in their roles.
• Lead the financial modeling and forecasting efforts to ensure accurate and insightful projections for our UK Subsidiary's financial performance.
• Develop and oversee the annual budget for the UK subgroup, aligning financial objectives with business goals.
• Create comprehensive cash flow plans considering regulatory liquidity requirements and internal key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare monthly management reports, highlighting financial and business KPIs, to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision‑making.
• Prepare financial information for the purpose of FCA regulatory returns.
• Head the Accounting Department, ensuring compliance with local as well as group internal guidelines on control policies.
• Take charge of the preparation of annual accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to relevant accounting standards.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the company and financial auditors during audit‑related processes.
• Manage the financial audit process onsite in alignment with the Group's Accounting guidelines, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Manage the relationship with relevant key professional advisors (e.g. auditors, bank, tax advisors).
• Act as a sparring partner for the CEO, evaluating business ideas by providing calculations on project‑specific profit margin analysis, recommendations, and insights.

Your Profile

• Hold a university degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA are highly desirable.
• Possess 5-8 years of experience in finance and/or audit, with exposure to early people leadership and a strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Exhibit a hands‑on mentality, showing a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• Demonstrate team‑building and managerial experience, with the ability to lead and develop a high‑performing finance team.
• Display excellent presentation and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Showcase experience in working with or within multinational companies, navigating complex organizational structures and global finance operations.
• Possess an affinity for the digital industry, staying up to date with emerging trends and technologies.>

Join our mission, join our team – and grow with us!

At Raisin, we care about each other and it is one of our top priorities to foster an open and caring environment in which everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Our culture is strongly driven by our ambitious team, which connects more than 75 different nationalities.

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Employee Development Budget of £1,700 and 4 full training days per year.
• Always hungry? Breakfast, snacks, daily fresh fruit and drinks are at your disposal around the clock.
• We are hybrid working, we are in the office twice a week, giving the team the opportunity to collaborate and spend time together. Wednesday is our core day in the office.
• We offer 28 days + Bank Holidays of holiday a year.
• One day birthday leave and gift voucher to celebrate your birthday.
• We offer you a company stakeholder pension with a minimum employer contribution of 5%.
• The opportunity to experience our annual retreats in exciting European cities and other team building events.

We value diversity and the unique experiences each individual brings. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.