MERJE is seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance for a highly entrepreneurial, privately owned fast-growing start up bridging lender who is entering their next phase of growth and have exciting plans for the future

The Role

The Head of Finance position is a pivotal role and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing lender. You would be responsible for building and leading the finance function and pay a crucial part in the company’s strategic growth

You will be instrumental in providing robust financial oversight, implementing financial controls, managing liquidity, and producing high‑quality reporting. You will also drive forecasting and planning to support our growth, investor requirements, and regulatory obligations

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting processes ensuring accurate Management Accounts
• Preparation of board level reporting packs including Loan book performance
• Liaise with auditors for delivery of annual statutory accounts and manage process
• Develop and maintain cashflow forecasts and liquidity models
• Lead Budgeting and Variance analysis across the business
• Build complex financial models to forecast loan book growth and profitability
• Prepare investor reporting packs and support institutional funding efforts
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations and risk management processes and ensure regulatory compliance
• Build and lead a small team as the Business scales

Required knowledge and experience for the Head of Finance role:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably in lending or financial services or PE Backed Business
• Advanced financial modelling skills and experience in complex forecasting
• Strong knowledge of cashflow management and liquidity planning (ideally in a lending environment)
• Demonstrable experience of preparing Management Accounts / Statutory Accounts and Investor Reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills

If you’re an experienced finance professional looking for a challenging Head of Finance role in a dynamic, growing company, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take your career to the next level!

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