Head of Finance at Hire Space

Greater London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Management Accounting, Cash Flow Management, Revenue Reconciliation, Budgeting, Financial Strategy, Team Mentorship, Process Automation, Stakeholder Management, Marketplace Finance, Xero, CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification

Industry

Events Services

Description

Overview Hire Space is looking for a hands-on, commercially driven Head of Finance to serve as the operational backbone of our scaling events marketplace. You will own the entire finance function, drive board-level visibility, and partner with Tech and Ops teams to architect a frictionless financial infrastructure. The role Key Responsibilities Oversee high-volume end-to-end invoicing and complex commission structures, eliminating revenue leakage across custom client contracts (DAS/DAC). Rigorously manage company cash flow and accurately reconcile "Client Money" (funds owed to venues) against Net Hire Space revenue. Deliver timely management accounts, board packs, and variance analysis, providing absolute clarity on Gross Booking Value (GMV) vs. Net Revenue. Act as the internal product owner for finance tools, working directly with Engineering to automate reconciliations and scale our booking platform. Manage, mentor, and develop an existing part-qualified Finance Manager, supporting their progression toward full CIMA qualification. Partner with a fractional CFO on upcoming fundraising due diligence, annual budgeting, and long-term financial strategy. You should apply if you: Qualified Accountant: (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3+ years of post-qualification experience. Marketplace / Transactional Experience: Experience in a high-volume transaction environment (SaaS, Marketplace, eCommerce, or Recruitment) is highly desirable. You understand the difference between GMV and Revenue. You are comfortable with modern finance stacks (Xero, automated AP/AR tools) and can speak the language of developers when discussing platform integrations. A "FinOps" Mindset: You don't just process invoices; you look for ways to engineer processes so that invoices process themselves. We are a growth business. You need to be comfortable switching between high-level strategy and resolving a payment issue for a key client. It would be a bonus if you: What's on offer: £90k–£100k base salary with structured annual reviews and enhanced pension contributions. 3pm Friday finishes during BST (averaging a comfortable 36-hour working week across the year). An expansive 32 days of holiday allowance (plus long-service increments), dedicated Mental Health Leave, and 4 weeks of company-paid sick leave. Medicash Pro-Active Health Cash Plan and access to the Juno wellbeing platform. Workplace Nursery Scheme (huge tax savings on childcare fees paid via gross pay) plus exceptional maternity/paternity packages. Regular team socials, monthly lunches, a £200 home office allowance, Tech/Cycle schemes, and free nights out at top London venues. Logistics Office Location: Conveniently located in Central London near London Bridge. Hybrid Cadence: Expect to be in the office an average of 3–4 days per week to collaborate seamlessly with the leadership team, tech squads, and participate in company away days About us Hire Space is a leader and pioneer in event technology, both in the UK and globally. We are at the forefront of a vibrant and fast-changing industry that is seeing a renaissance since the pandemic as companies seek to bring people together. We operate the UK’s largest venue marketplace, which hosts over 6,000 venues and is used by over 2 million event planners each year. Our clients include Google, Facebook, Red Bull, MAC Cosmetics, UNICEF, and Dr. Martens. Separate to the online marketplace, our technology and team also power the global event functions at a number of well-known companies. In addition to our well-known technology and expertise in venue finding, we have built a reputation for delivering world-class events both in-person and online through our own event platform, Arena. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT At Hire Space, we embrace diversity in all of its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.

Responsibilities

Own the entire finance function, overseeing high-volume invoicing, commission structures, and cash flow reconciliation. Partner with Engineering to automate financial tools and collaborate with the CFO on fundraising and long-term strategy.