Head finance

The Opportunity

An established and successful investment management firm is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the business on a part-time basis (circa 3 days per week).

With a team of approximately 30 professionals, the firm operates a partner-led model, combining institutional-level investment standards with a highly client-focused culture. The business provides bespoke investment and wealth management solutions and continues to evolve, including the expansion of its Wealth Planning offering and recent strategic acquisition activity.

This is a senior, hands-on role reporting directly to the Managing Partner. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring strong financial governance, regulatory compliance and strategic financial oversight to support continued growth.

Key Purpose of the Role

To lead and manage the firm’s financial reporting, internal accounts and regulatory obligations, while supporting strategic decision-making at Partnership level.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of management accounts, financial reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Provide clear, timely and accurate financial analysis
• Support the Managing Partner in shaping financial strategy
• Lead the annual budgeting process and advise Partners on financial planning
• Present management accounts and profitability forecasts at quarterly Partner meetings
• Identify and implement financial and operational process improvements

Partnership & Profit Management

• Manage Equity Partner profit share calculations and associated tax payments
• Present finance updates to staff and partners at quarterly meetings

Regulatory & Compliance

• Oversee preparation of year-end accounts for all group entities
• Manage the external audit process
• Act as primary contact for HMRC (including PAYE, P60, P11D)
• Oversee VAT and Corporation Tax compliance
• Complete and submit all required FCA regulatory financial reporting
• Maintain robust internal controls to minimise regulatory and operational risk
• Oversee payroll, pensions and staff benefits in collaboration with HR
• Authorise staff and partner expenses
• Supervise the Finance Assistant (expenses and invoice processing)

Systems & Operational Oversight

• Lead administrator for finance systems (e.g. Sage, Xero)
• Manage system users, upgrades and enhancements
• Improve and develop accounting systems to maximise efficiency
• Oversee lease arrangements and property-related financial matters

Additional Responsibilities

• Support facilities and health & safety financial oversight
• Contribute to firm-wide culture and collaboration
• Build and manage external B2B relationships
• Support strategic initiatives including potential office moves, mergers or acquisitions
• Travel to regional offices as required

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified Accountant (Chartered or Certified)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within financial services
• Direct experience with FCA regulatory reporting
• Experience managing accounts in a fast-paced, professional environment

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Excellent Excel skills and strong MS Office proficiency
• High attention to detail and strong numeracy
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal)
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to supervise and develop others
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a partner-led environment. Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, you will combine technical excellence with strong relationship management skills.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead the finance function within a growing, high-quality investment management business.

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