Head of Finance

Posted 13 March 2026
Salary £100000 - £110000 per annum
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceHOFSR_1773388681

Job description

KennedyPearce are hiring a high-energy ACA QUALIFIED Head of Finance for a fast-growing Private Equity scientific based medical communications business. This is a 6 month FTC and we are looking to hire someone ASAP. This role requires a hands-on finance professional who can quickly assess existing financial structures, build robust budgets, and ensure accounting processes are accurate and scalable across multiple entities. This candidate will have some hands on SME experience. 1 day per week in the London office is required.

Key Responsibilities
* Build and develop detailed budgets across multiple businesses/entities
* Review and reconcile existing financial information and accounting structures
* Integrate entities into accounting systems and ensure financial data accuracy
* Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP accounting standards
* Manage financial reporting and support wider financial planning processes
* Analyse and resolve accounting issues, acting as a "fixer" to improve processes
* Work across several businesses within the group, ensuring financial alignment

The ideal candidate:

  • Qualified accountant- ACA (Qualified upto Manager level)
  • Immediate
  • Proven experience of building budgets, fixing and reconciling
  • Someone who can work autonomously executing work