Oversee the end-to-end invoicing cycle for high-volume transactions, managing the distinction between 'Deduct at Source' (DAS) and 'Deduct at Conclusion' (DAC) contracts to ensure revenue leakage is zero
Management of cash flow, ensuring "Client Money" (funds owed to venues) is reconciled accurately against Hire Space revenue (Commission)
Deliver timely management accounts, board packs, and variance analysis, providing clarity on Gross Booking Value (GMV) vs. Net Revenue
Act as the internal product owner for finance tools
Work with the Engineering team to automate the reconciliation of DAS/DAC payments and reduce manual intervention in the booking platform
Partner with the Ops team to resolve complex booking disputes, amendments, or cancellations that impact invoicing, ensuring a smooth experience for both venues and bookers
Manage and mentor the existing Finance Manager. Support their progression toward full qualification (CIMA) and delegate day-to-day transactional duties effectively
Work alongside a fractional CFO on fundraising due diligence, annual budgeting, and long-term financial strategy

Qualified Accountant: (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3+ years of post-qualification experience
Marketplace / Transactional Experience: Experience in a high-volume transaction environment (SaaS, Marketplace, eCommerce, or Recruitment) is highly desirable
You understand the difference between GMV and Revenue
Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable with modern finance stacks (Xero, automated AP/AR tools) and can speak the language of developers when discussing platform integrations
A "FinOps" Mindset: You don't just process invoices; you look for ways to engineer processes so that invoices process themselves
Adaptable & Resilient: We are a growth business. You need to be comfortable switching between high-level strategy and resolving a payment issue for a key client.

Competitive Salary
£90k-£100k with annual salary reviews
Enhanced pension contributions
Medicash Pro-Active Health Cash Plan
Workplace Nursery Scheme which allows you achieve tax savings by paying your nursery fees through your gross pay
Professional Development Plans & Career Pathways
4 weeks Company Paid Sick Leave
Mental Health Leave
32 days holiday allowance with additional for long service
3pm Friday finishes during BST (average 36-hour working week over the year)
Tech and Cycle Schemes
Access to Juno wellbeing platform
Exceptional maternity and paternity benefits
Regular team socials and monthly lunches
£200 Home office spending allowance
Free nights out in top London venues

Head of Finance

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