Head of Finance

Company

RealVNC is the remote access platform for engineers looking for the most reliable and the most secure solution built by the creators of VNC technology. Over the last 25 years, as the inventors of VNC, we've enabled a global workforce to work wherever works and created the remote access market. Our software is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide including IT professionals from global companies, such as Intel, IBM, NASA, Shell, DreamWorks and Philips.

Our lead product, VNC Connect, allows users to connect securely to a remote device anywhere in the world, see its screen in real-time, and take control as though sitting in front of it. The product has been deployed across a myriad of use cases, from remote support through to deploying the software onto connected devices such as medical ventilators, set-top boxes, heavy industrial machinery and more.

Backed by leading mid-market private equity firm, Livingbridge since 2021, we are investing in our people to support our highly ambitious growth plans. As part of our people strategy to develop our next generation organisation, we are looking to add new team members that are integral to the success of the business, committed to delivering high quality results, collaboration and innovation to help accelerate company growth.

Role

We are looking for a Head of Finance to lead the end-to-end financial operations of the organisation and support the CFO in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and long-term sustainability. This role blends hands-on financial management with shaping business decisions through data-driven financial insight and strategic guidance.

Working as part of a small team, this role is a great opportunity to gain experience across a breadth of core financial processes within a fast-paced private equity backed business with global reach.

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Support the CFO in developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with RealVNC's organisational goals
• Advise senior leadership and board members on financial planning and risk management
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Own the end-to-end process of reporting monthly business performance to the RealVNC board of directors and other key stakeholders
• Liaise with other department Heads within the CFO Office, to promote cross-functional collaboration across Legal, BI, IT, Compliance and HR

Financial Operations

Oversee day-to-day financial activities including accounting, FP&A, payroll, tax and treasury

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

Manage the audit process and liaise with external auditors

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations (applicable financial reporting standards, delivery of statutory reporting) and tax laws

Oversee internal controls and financial risk registers

Team Leadership

Build and mentor a high-performing finance team

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial accountability across the team

As we're a small team the role will also include some responsibilities which arise on an ad hoc basis and supporting in providing cover for other team members when on leave.

Requirements

You;

• Are fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Have strong demonstrable experience in month-end accounting processes, including preparation and posting of journals.
• Have strong technical accounting knowledge and can confidently apply this in practice.

As well as the above, if you have any of the desired experience below then we'd like to know about it!

• Experience of SaaS / subscriptions would be preferred but not essential.
• Familiarity with UK and US sales taxes is preferred, though not a requirement.
  
  

Benefits

This role offers a great opportunity to join our Finance Team, working for a successful, growing company with a recognised global brand and huge potential and vision. Working with us on our growth journey provides the chance to see first-hand how your individual contributions as part of a dynamic team influence the success of our business. We want to see you grow with us. We're committed to creating a culture where contributions are recognised, careers grow and people thrive together. Through a clear career framework and ongoing development, we can help you unlock your full potential.

We also offer generous benefits, including a contributory pension, EV car leasing scheme, private dental and medical cover.

We work in a hybrid environment where employees combine working remotely and working from the office to facilitate a high-performance working environment - with the ability to collaborate effectively and build a cohesive team bond whilst being able to focus and deliver quality results. With this in mind, you will need to easily be able to commute to London and / or Cambridge.

How To Apply

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