Interim Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance At Chapter 2 , we’re not just scaling businesses—we’re reshaping the future of talent acquisition with passion, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to results . By blending people, processes, and cutting-edge technology, we’ve redefined the traditional RPO model, delivering faster, smarter, and more cost-effective solutions that exceed expectations. As a global powerhouse, our team spans the UK, South Africa, the US, and Germany, with India as the next frontier in our ambitious expansion. Having grown 1300% in just two years, we are unstoppable fuelling our momentum with honesty, collaboration, and a shared vision. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, embedding world-class talent, pioneering technology, and compelling employer branding into organizations across industries. Our approach isn’t just about recruitment—it’s about building long-term success for our clients. We are loyal to our clients, to our vision, and most importantly, to each other—because we know that true success is built together. Chapter 2 – A scalable talent solution. For more information, please watch the Chapter 2 Evolution https://youtu.be/Fiap-bVnscY INTERIM HEAD OF FINANCE Sector: Technology / FinTech Location: London Type of role: Permanent Reporting to: Founder / Senior Leadership Team Working days and hours: Monday to Friday Hybrid approach (office and remote): Hybrid Salary Range: £130,000 - £140,000 Why This Role is Key Our client is one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology businesses, undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. They are now looking for an experienced Head of Finance to take ownership of the financial strategy of the business and act as a true commercial partner to the Founder and senior leadership team. This is a highly visible role for a strategic finance leader who can look beyond the numbers and help shape the direction of the business. You will play a key role in major commercial decisions, including funding strategy, business planning and long-term growth , while providing the financial insight needed to support informed decision-making. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the business, with the potential to develop into a CFO / VP Finance-level position as the organisation scales. What You’ll Do Lead the overall financial strategy and planning for the business Act as a strategic finance partner to the Founder and senior leadership team Provide commercial insight and challenge to support major business decisions Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning Develop financial models and scenarios to support growth, investment and funding decisions Partner with the Founder on key commercial initiatives, including funding strategy and capital planning Provide clear, commercially focused reporting and insight to senior leadership Identify financial risks, opportunities and key business drivers, translating complex financial information into actionable recommendations Establish and develop financial controls, processes and reporting as the business continues to scale Work closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance function, providing leadership and direction Partner with external advisors, accountants, auditors and other stakeholders where required Support the development of the finance function, systems and infrastructure needed for the next stage of growth Contribute to wider strategic and commercial projects across the organisation What You’ll Bring Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a high-growth or scaling technology business Strong strategic finance and FP&A capability Proven experience partnering with founders, CEOs and senior leadership teams Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence major business decisions Experience in financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning and business planning The ability to translate financial data into clear commercial recommendations Experience supporting or leading funding, investment or capital strategy would be highly advantageous Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, without becoming overly involved in day-to-day accounting A hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a rapidly evolving environment Experience within a regulated environment would be beneficial COFA experience or knowledge of the SRA regulatory environment would be advantageous , but is not essential What’s On Offer Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly scaling technology business Significant opportunity to shape the financial strategy and future direction of the business Direct exposure to the Founder and senior leadership team Opportunity to influence major commercial decisions, including funding and growth strategy Potential progression into a CFO / VP Finance position as the business continues to scale Opportunity to build and develop the finance function as the organisation grows A high-impact role with genuine ownership, autonomy and visibility Collaborative, entrepreneurial and fast-paced scale-up environment Locations London Remote status Hybrid About Chapter 2 At Chapter 2, we're redefining the future of talent through AI-powered and human-led solutions. We combine innovative technology with deep expertise to build scalable talent ecosystems that help organisations hire smarter, move faster, and achieve better outcomes. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about transforming recruitment and talent acquisition. We’re committed to creating an environment where people can grow, collaborate, and make meaningful impact both for our clients and for one another. Our culture is shaped by the values that define how we work every day. We’re passionate about what we do, relentless in solving complex challenges, honest in every interaction, loyal to our clients and each other, and driven to deliver exceptional results. Together, we’re combining the power of people and AI to shape the future of talent.