Head of Finance

Reelables is a pioneer in the smart label space, aiming to change how the world tracks by smart labeling more products and items than ever before. We are looking for our first dedicated finance leader to build and own the finance function from the ground up. This is a broad, high-impact role that combines high-level financial strategy with hands-on operational execution.You will be a key partner to the founders, responsible for everything from financial modeling to ensuring the day-to-day financial operations run smoothly and accurately. The ideal candidate is a "roll-up-your-sleeves" individual who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and a detailed level and is excited by the challenge of building scalable processes in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Commercial FinanceFinancial Modelling: Build, own, and maintain the company's financial model, budget, and rolling forecast.Cash Flow Management: Proactively manage all aspects of cash flow, optimising working capital and providing accurate runway projections.KPI & Unit Economics: Develop, track, and report on key financial and operational metrics (KPIs) and unit economics to drive business performance.Reporting & ComplianceManagement Accounts: Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with insightful variance analysis and commentary for the board and leadership team.Board & Investor Reporting: Prepare all financial materials for board meetings and investor updates.Statutory & Tax: Manage the year-end statutory accounts process and liaise with external accountants for the annual audit.Compliance: Ensure all regulatory and tax filings are accurate and submitted on time, including VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax.R&D Tax Credits: Manage the R&D tax credit claim process to ensure it is optimised.Financial OperationsDay-to-Day Accounting: Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), bank reconciliations, and credit control.Payroll & Expenses: Manage the end-to-end payroll process (either in-house or via a provider) and oversee the company's expense policy and system.Systems & Processes: Implement and continuously improve financial systems, controls, and processes to ensure they are robust and scalable.Treasury: Manage company bank accounts and supplier/vendor relationships.Experience RequiredQualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).Experience: Significant post-qualification experience, ideally with previous exposure to a start-up, scale-up, or high-growth SME environment.Breadth of Role: Proven experience in a broad finance role covering both strategic financial planning and day-to-day operational accounting.Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling skills and advanced proficiency in Excel.Systems: Hands-on experience with cloud accounting software (ideally Zero.UK Knowledge: Deep understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS and UK tax regulations (especially VAT and PAYE).DesirableExperience supporting equity fundraising rounds (Seed, Series A/B).Experience within manufacturing and SaaS business.Experience with R&D tax credit claims.Experience implementing new finance systems or processes.