Finance Manager | 6-Month FTC | High Grow Fintech Start-up
Posted 2 days ago by Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp
£450 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Manager role is a 6-month contract position with a high-growth fintech start-up based in London, offering a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will oversee financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while contributing to the company's growth during a pivotal phase. This position requires a finance professional with experience in a start-up or PE-backed environment. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings and is ready to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
- Delivering financial insights and analysis to support senior decision-makers
- Leading the month-end close process and ensuring accurate financial records
- Supporting cash flow planning and forecasting
- Ensuring compliance with tax and VAT requirements
- Assisting the wider team with ad hoc financial tasks and initiatives
- Working closely with stakeholders to enhance financial visibility and support strategic decisions
Key Skills:
- Proven financial management experience, ideally in a scale-up or PE-backed business
- Strong Excel capabilities and keen attention to detail
- Experience with Netsuite or multiple accounting systems
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards qualification
- Candidates must have previously worked within a fintech or financial service start-up or scale-up business
Salary (Rate): £450 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Finance Manager | 6-Month FTC | High Grow Fintech Start-up
Harmonic is partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed scale-up to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a 6-month contract opportunity based in London (Hybrid), offering the chance to play a key role in a fast-paced environment during a pivotal phase of growth.
The Business
Our client is an innovative fintech business transforming the payments landscape. They’re seeking a skilled finance professional to lead financial operations and help build the foundations for scalable growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with strong investment backing and ambitious growth plans.
The Role
The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing core financial functions, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, and driving improvements across the finance team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience within a start-up or PE-backed, finance setting and be confident operating in a fast-moving, evolving business.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
- Delivering financial insights and analysis to support senior decision-makers
- Leading the month-end close process and ensuring accurate financial records
- Supporting cash flow planning and forecasting
- Ensuring compliance with tax and VAT requirements
- Assisting the wider team with ad hoc financial tasks and initiatives
- Working closely with stakeholders to enhance financial visibility and support strategic decisions
Essential Skills
- Proven financial management experience, ideally in a scale-up or PE-backed business
- Strong Excel capabilities and keen attention to detail
- Experience with Netsuite or multiple accounting systems
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards qualification
- Candidates must have previously worked within a fintech or financial service start-up or scale-up business
Preferred Skills
- Background in high-growth or early-stage businesses
- Immediately available
Contract Details
Duration: 6-month contract
Location: London (Hybrid – 2/3 days per week in the office)
Day rate: £350-450 (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP