Head of Finance

Job description

Overview Hire Space is looking for a hands-on, commercially driven Head of Finance to serve as the operational backbone of our scaling events marketplace. You will own the entire finance function, drive board-level visibility, and partner with Tech and Ops teams to architect a frictionless financial infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Oversee high-volume end-to-end invoicing and complex commission structures, eliminating revenue leakage across custom client contracts (DAS/DAC). Rigorously manage company cash flow and accurately reconcile "Client Money" (funds owed to venues) against Net Hire Space revenue. Deliver timely management accounts, board packs, and variance analysis, providing absolute clarity on Gross Booking Value (GMV) vs. Net Revenue. Act as the internal product owner for finance tools, working directly with Engineering to automate reconciliations and scale our booking platform. Manage, mentor, and develop an existing part-qualified Finance Manager, supporting their progression toward full CIMA qualification. Partner with a fractional CFO on upcoming fundraising due diligence, annual budgeting, and long-term financial strategy. You should apply if you: 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. 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. We are a growth business. You need to be comfortable switching between high-level strategy and resolving a payment issue for a key client. What's on offer: £90k–£100k base salary with structured annual reviews and enhanced pension contributions. 3pm Friday finishes during BST (averaging a comfortable 36-hour working week across the year). An expansive 32 days of holiday allowance (plus long-service increments), dedicated Mental Health Leave, and 4 weeks of company-paid sick leave. Medicash Pro-Active Health Cash Plan and access to the Juno wellbeing platform. Workplace Nursery Scheme (huge tax savings on childcare fees paid via gross pay) plus exceptional maternity/paternity packages. Regular team socials, monthly lunches, a £200 home office allowance, Tech/Cycle schemes, and free nights out at top London venues. Logistics Office Location: Conveniently located in Central London near London Bridge. Hybrid Cadence: Expect to be in the office an average of 3–4 days per week to collaborate seamlessly with the leadership team, tech squads, and participate in company away days