Job Title
Interim Finance Director
Salary
£110‑120k pro rata
Company Description
Accel & General Catalyst‑backed health‑tech startup building the AI operating system for social care
Job Description
As Interim Finance Director, you will lead the finance function during a pivotal 7‑8 month growth phase. Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a team of three while overseeing strategic planning and month‑end operations. This role is critical for maintaining best‑in‑class controls as the company prepares for its Series B funding round.
Location
London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the forefront of the care sector's digital transformation with a company recently named the UK’s #1 startup for 2025 by Startups 100.
- Join a high‑growth scale‑up that has raised over £25m from tier‑1 investors like Accel and General Catalyst, providing exposure to elite venture operations.
- Influence both high‑level strategy and operational excellence while working directly with the Co‑Founder/CEO in a mission‑driven, hybrid London environment.
What You Will Do
- Lead and mentor a high‑performing finance team of three, overseeing month‑end close, statutory filings, and audit preparation.
- Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving FP&A processes, re‑forecasting, and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
- Ensure the business is "Series B ready" by improving cross‑functional finance processes and managing complex administration like EMI schemes.
The ideal candidate
- Proven finance leadership experience within a venture‑backed startup or marketplace environment, familiar with SaaS and unit economic metrics.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) comfortable with both hands‑on reporting and board‑level strategic presentations.
- Highly autonomous professional with experience in statutory compliance and audit processes who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth settings.
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