Head of Finance - Part time

Job Title: Part-Time Head of Finance  Location: Cambridge (Remote flexibility) Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (FTE) Do you have the ability to own the end-to-end finance function, covering budgeting and forecasting, project and management accounting, statutory and tax obligations, and financial reporting to senior leadership? If so, read on!  We are working with a long-standing client who specialise in Risk Management Solutions. This is a collaborative and inclusive place to work, with a credible, knowledgeable and approachable Executive Leadership Team.  Working closely with said Executive Leadership team, you’ll provide clear insight into business performance, ensure robust financial controls, and support sound commercial decision-making across the organisation. You’ll be supported by a part-time Management Accountant. This role would suit a proactive, technically strong finance professional with experience in a consulting or project-based environment, who is comfortable balancing accuracy with commercial insight and driving financial discipline across the business. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with clear variance analysis. Produce insightful financial dashboards and narrative commentary to support leadership decision-making. Report on client and internal projects, guiding Project Managers on financial performance and margins. Lead annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting. Month-End & Year-End Close Own the month-end close process, including AP/AR, accruals, prepayments, WIP and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure accuracy of the trial balance and support year-end audit processes. Cost & Budget Management Monitor budgets across all functions, reporting variances and recommending corrective actions. Partner with the COO to build robust forecasting models and cost structures. Payroll & Benefits Oversee payroll, pensions and employee benefits. Systems & Controls Maintain and enhance financial systems (Business Central), controls and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. Tax, Statutory & Insurance Coordinate all tax and statutory accounting requirements with external accountants. Ensure timely tax filings and oversee R&D tax credit claims. Provide oversight of share option schemes. Manage third-party insurance providers and related policies. Qualifications & Experience Essential Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years’ experience in financial reporting, budgeting and analysis. Strong management accounting and financial control experience within a project-based or consulting business. Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/accounting systems. High attention to detail, strong analytical capability and sound commercial judgement. Proven commercial and financial acumen. Desirable Experience preparing board-level financial reports. Financial modelling and performance metrics experience. Familiarity with Business Central. Hit apply if you're interested, message me on LinkedIn (Aimee Vincent-Bunn) or call the office line (01223 656729)