Head Of Strategic Finance

Pearse Professionals Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high growth software start-up in England seeks a Head of Strategic Finance to shape its financial strategy and lead fundraising efforts. The role offers an opportunity to transition into a CFO position, ideal for those from investment banking or management consulting backgrounds. Candidates should have strong financial modelling skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for technology. Along with a competitive package, potential equity is available within this collaborative culture aimed at transforming global supply chains.

Benefits

Potential for equity

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or Corporate Finance.
• Strong financial modelling and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply accounting and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the financial roadmap with the leadership team.
• Lead fundraising processes and manage board communications.
• Build forecasting models and KPI dashboards for decision making.
• Manage relationship with external accounting firm for timely reporting.
• Oversee compliance with financial governance standards.

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial analysis

Strategic problem solving

Excellent communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified or equivalent

Job description

Pearse Professionals are delighted to be partnered with a high growth, entrepreneurial software start-up company, currently seeking a Head of Strategic Finance to join the team to aid with the next stage of growth.

In this newly created role with an opportunity to grow into a CFO position, this is a high impact role at the forefront of strategy, finance, and operations, ideal for candidates from investment banking, management consulting, corporate finance, or scale-up experience who want to transition into an senior finance capacity.

Role & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and execute the financial roadmap, positioning the business for growth and future fundraising.

Investor Relations & Fundraising: Support and eventually lead fundraising processes (equity and debt), develop investor materials, and manage board communications.

Financial Planning & Analysis: Build forecasting models, scenario plans, and KPI dashboards to inform executive and board-level decisions, as well as hold functions to account on their commitments to budgets and performance.

Accounting Oversight: Manage relationship with external accounting firm, ensure accurate and timely reporting, and build internal financial discipline.

Compliance & Risk: Oversee financial governance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory standards.

Commercial Partnering: Provide insights into pricing, unit economics, and growth strategy for product and commercial teams.

Leadership Development: Lay the foundations for an in-house finance team as the company scales.

Experience

Experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, or senior finance/strategy accounting (ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA Qualified or equivalent), roles in a scale-up.

Strong financial modelling, commercial analysis, and strategic problem solving skills.

Exposure to fundraising, transaction processes, or board level stakeholder engagement.

Ability to rapidly learn and apply accounting and financial reporting principles.

Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and hands on execution.

Passion for technology, sustainability, and transforming global supply chains.

Prior exposure in software, SaaS, technology, or impact driven sectors.

International finance experience (multi-country operations).

With potential for equity along with a competitive package, this is a truly unique opportunity to join a fast paced, collaborative and entrepreneurial organisation shaping the future of custom built software solutions.

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