MERJE is seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance for a highly entrepreneurial, privately owned fast-growing start up bridging lender who is entering their next phase of growth and have exciting plans for the future The Role The Head of Finance position is a pivotal role and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing lender. You would be responsible for building and leading the finance function and pay a crucial part in the company's strategic growth You will be instrumental in providing robust financial oversight, implementing financial controls, managing liquidity, and producing high-quality reporting. You will also drive forecasting and planning to support our growth, investor requirements, and regulatory obligations Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance: Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting processes ensuring accurate Management Accounts Preparation of board level reporting packs including Loan book performance Liaise with auditors for delivery of annual statutory accounts and manage process Develop and maintain cashflow forecasts and liquidity models Lead Budgeting and Variance analysis across the business Build complex financial models to forecast loan book growth and profitability Prepare investor reporting packs and support institutional funding efforts Es...