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Head of Finance

Future Anthem

Future Anthem

Accounting & Finance
Posted on Mar 22, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Operations (FinOps): Oversee financial operations, including managing our third-party supplier - Novabook.
  • Financial Reporting & Compliance - Manage year-end accounts and tax submissions, including R&D tax credits.
  • Performance reporting:
  • Prepare monthly reporting packs (Management Accounts, Board Reports, KPI Reporting).
  • Conduct revenue and margin analysis and product/client profitability reporting.
  • Oversee cloud reporting and cost management.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and track the annual budget, providing insights to senior leadership.
  • Payments & Collections: Process payment runs, oversee debt collection, and ensure smooth cash flow management.
  • Equity and Share Management: Administer share options and work with external advisors on EMI valuations and ERS returns.
  • International Finance: Coordinate with external advisors for tax filings and financial compliance in Canada and the USA.
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
  • Report directly to the Leadership Team, Board, and Shareholders.
  • Foster a positive, high-engagement finance culture within the organisation.
  • Take ownership of financial processes and drive strategic improvements.

What We’re Looking For

  • Conviction – strong character to lead the finance conversation in Anthem
  • Accuracy – attention to detail, with clear planning and focus on achieving tasks and growth
  • Strategic mindset – ability to balance financial controls with commercial acumen.
  • Growth-oriented – with the drive to shape the financial strategy of a scaling business.
  • Strong leadership qualities – a happy self-starter with energy, ownership, and accountability.
  • Comfortable with international finance – some experience managing finances across multiple jurisdictions.

About you

  • Experience in SaaS or Gaming industry, ideally in a company that has scaled from £10m to £50m.
  • A Master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
  • Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
  • Excellent Excel and financial forecasting/planning skills.
  • Proven experience in financial planning and analysis with previous experience overseeing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
  • A solid understanding of financial software and systems.
  • Ability to strategise and solve problems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • Tech-savvy – familiar with financial tools and cloud-based finance systems.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Salary - £80,000 - £90,000 - depending on experience (+ bonus).

Flexible working patterns will be considered.