Head of Finance

PLEASE NOTE: This role is based in our office 5 days a weeks. Please only apply if you are able to travel to and work from Bromley.

This role is ideal for someone looking to move from practice into industry. As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role on the executive leadership team, driving the financial model, strategy and performance of a fast-growing EdTech business. You will provide clear strategic insight, robust financial governance, and commercial leadership to support sustainable growth and value creation. By delivering accurate and timely management accounts and maintaining a robust financial model, you will enable informed, data-driven decision-making across the business. As the company scales, you will ensure disciplined financial management and provide the strategic direction needed to strengthen its market position and achieve ambitious growth objectives.

The role

• Produce for the executive team a monthly Management Accounts report to support strategic planning and decision-making.

• Lead, support and motivate the finance team to meet the demands of a fast-growing tech business.

• Ensure that the internal systems, policies and procedures are sufficient and robust enough to maintain and where possible improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.

• Oversee and lead the production of accurate and timely monthly management information produced by the Management Accountant. Reviewing departmental analysis and variance analysis against budget and updated forecast.

• Develop extensive KPI reporting to ensure commercial awareness and financial stewardship across all departments.

• Maintain and update the company financial model, set budgets, review assumptions, and produce thorough financial analysis and forecasts.

• Ensure the company meets its tax compliance and statutory reporting obligations and assist in the audit process.

• Support the sales and tenders’ teams to ensure control over pricing decisions and remain competitive whilst maximising sales revenue and protecting margins.

Skills and qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with at least 5 years post qualified experience.

• In practice experience preferable

• Experience of investor relations and third-party reporting requirements perhaps through private equity investment.

• Have a broad range of knowledge across all areas of a business including software development, R&D and SAAS.

• Demonstrate a strong level of financial knowledge and commercial awareness.

• Able to work under pressure, prioritise work effectively, manage and motivate a team through strong leadership and willing to be hands on in order to get the desired results.

• Expert level of Excel and knowledge of Sage and Dynamics 365 would be preferable but not essential.

Bromcom is an equal opportunities employer