Job Title: Head of FinanceLocation: High WycombeAbout the OpportunityMy client is a founder led investment and operational platform within the recruitment sector, partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs to build and scale high-performing businesses.The group provides capital backing alongside strategic and operational support, enabling founder-led businesses to scale efficiently and ultimately work towards long-term value creation through growth and potential exit events.The RoleThis is a hands on Head of Finance opportunity for a commercially minded, fully qualified accountant who wants ownership of a finance function across a multi-entity portfolio.You will work closely with founders and senior stakeholders across the group, reporting directly into the COO, and play a key role in building out a scalable, best-in-class finance function.This is not a purely strategic role - it is highly operational and detail-focused, suited to someone who enjoys being close to the numbers while also influencing at leadership level. There is a clear progression into a more strategic, investment and M&A-focused remit as the group scales.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End & Financial ReportingOwn and deliver the month-end close across multiple entitiesProduce accurate and timely management accountsPrepare high-quality Board packs with meaningful financial insightPresent financial performance to founders and directorsEnsure strong financial control, accuracy, and reconciliationsFinance Operations & ControlOversee invoicing, credit control, and cash collectionManage supplier payments, expenses, payroll coordination, and bank reconciliationsOversee cash flow and working capital across the portfolioMaintain and improve financial controls and processesLeadership & Function BuildManage and develop a Finance ExecutiveBuild and scale the internal finance functionTransition work in-house from external accountants over timeStakeholder Management & ReportingAct as a key finance partner to founders and leadership teamsDeliver clear, commercial financial insight to support decision-makingAttend and contribute to Board meetings across the portfolioBudgeting & Commercial SupportLead budgeting and forecasting across multiple entitiesSupport strategic planning, hiring decisions, and growth initiativesProvide analysis to support commercial performance and decision-makingExternal Advisors & ComplianceAct as primary contact for external accountantsOversee statutory reporting (VAT, corporation tax, year-end accounts)Ensure compliance across all entities and deadlines are metSystems & Process ImprovementDrive process improvement, automation, and scalabilityEnhance reporting capability across systems and ExcelStandardise finance processes across portfolio businessesFuture Exposure M&AAs the portfolio expands, responsibilities will evolve to include:Support on M&A activity across portfolio companiesFinancial due diligence and transaction supportPreparing businesses for exitCandidate ProfileEssential:Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)Strong experience in month-end close and management accountsConfident producing Board-level reportingHands-on, detail-oriented, and operationally strongStrong stakeholder management skillsDesirable:Exposure to VC/PE-backed, start-up, or scale-up environmentsWhy This RoleOwnership of a full finance function across a growing portfolioDirect exposure to founders and senior leadership teamsSenior Leadership Team-level position with real influenceEntrepreneurial, fast-paced environmentClear progression into strategic finance and M&A exposureJBRP1_UKTJ