Interim Head of Finance - Maternity Cover – Tecsa

Tecsa cerca: Interim Head of Finance - Maternity Cover. We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded finance and business operations…

Azienda: Tecsa · Modalità: ibrido, in parte da remoto · Contratto: Part-time

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded finance and business operations professional to join Tecsa on a fixed-term basis, providing maternity cover for our Chief Financial Officer.This is a broad role encompassing financial management, commercial operations, corporate governance and business compliance.Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the business, providing financial oversight, supporting commercial decision-making and maintaining effective internal processes.The role includes line management responsibility for an Accounts Assistant, who supports the day-to-day finance operations, including customer and supplier invoice processing and payroll administration.The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter who combines strong financial expertise with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing business where responsibilities extend beyond traditional finance.<h3>Financial Management & Reporting</h3><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and effective financial controls.</li><li>Managing and supporting an Accounts Assistant responsible for customer and supplier invoice processing and payroll administration.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, manage multiple monthly payrolls and monitor cash flow.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against budgets and business objectives, providing commercial insight to the senior leadership team.</li><li>Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, tax compliance and other financial obligations across the Group's international operations.</li></ul><h3>Other Business Support</h3>In addition to the core finance responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of commercial, governance and operational activities. Ownership of these areas will be shared with other members of the business, with the successful candidate providing input and coordination as required.<ul><li>Support the review and management of commercial contracts, including client and supplier agreements, MSAs, SOWs and NDAs.</li><li>Provide financial and commercial input into client proposals, RFPs, pricing decisions and contract negotiations.</li><li>Assist with contract renewals, supplier management and commercial governance.</li><li>Support corporate governance activities, including company documentation, compliance requirements and liaison with external advisers.</li><li>Assist with the ongoing maintenance of Tecsa's ISO 27001 information security management framework, including audit preparation, compliance monitoring and associated processes.</li><li>Provide ad hoc operational and project support to the CEO and senior leadership team.</li></ul>
Essential Requirements<ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong financial management skills, including management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial controls.</li><li>Experience overseeing financial operations and coordinating statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.</li><li>Commercially astute, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide practical business advice.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior leadership teams and contributing to business decision-making.</li><li>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, pragmatic and hands-on approach, with the flexibility to support wider business activities when required.</li></ul><h3></h3>Desirable Experience<ul><li>Experience working in a technology, SaaS, data analytics or professional services business.</li><li>Experience managing international financial operations and multi-entity reporting.</li><li>Familiarity with commercial contracts, including MSAs, SOWs and supplier agreements.</li><li>Exposure to corporate governance, regulatory compliance or ISO 27001.</li><li>Experience working in a growing, entrepreneurial or private equity-backed business.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Flexible working: Part-time role, 3 days per week.</li><li>Option to be fully remote: UK-based remote working majority of the time, with occasional travel for business meetings to London (Paddington) if required.</li><li>Fixed-term opportunity: Approximately 10-month maternity cover contract, with a planned start date of late January/ early February 2027 to allow for handover. </li><li>Flexible engagement: Open to either a fixed-term employment contract or an interim contractor arrangement, depending on the successful candidate's preference and business circumstances.</li><li>Senior-level exposure: Opportunity to work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team of a growing international business.</li><li>Varied responsibilities: A broad finance leadership role with exposure to commercial and operational activities.</li><li>Competitive remuneration: Dependent on experience and engagement arrangement.</li></ul>