Interim Management Accountant Scaling Consumer Goods business London The Client Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with an innovative Consumer Goods business who have experienced significant growth over the past few years. They are looking for someone to join immediately on a 3 to 4-month contract. Due to some planned extended leave within the team they require a senior finance manager to focus on the month-end and operational finance functional in their absence. Our client is a rapidly growing scale-up, and this role is ideally suited for a candidate with experience operating in consumer goods, Retail, or inventory-led companies, ideally with a turnover exceeding £60 million. Having successfully captured a significant share of the market; our client is poised to accelerate their growth in 2026 with the ambition of becoming a market leader in their sector. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced finance manager or management accountant to provide hands-on support with responsibility for month-end close, stock reporting, bank reconciliations, payroll, and e-commerce reconciliations. This will be supported by the wider finance team which has 7 members. However, it is crucial that the selected candidate is able to hit the ground running and is comfortable working in with complex and sometimes manual environments, whilst maintaining strong financial control Responsibilities Own month-end close. Support VAT submissions. Manage Stock accounting. Oversee P&L and balance sheet. Support intercompany stock and reconciliation process Ensure best practice is being followed in stock accounting. E-Commerce reconciliation (Shopify, PayPal, etc). Bank reconciliations. Support team to maintain financials controls and audit readiness. Essential Experience Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Strong experience in the FMCG, retail, or similar industry with a heavy focus on stock accounting. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is essential. Proven experience owning month-end in a fast-paced and changing environment. Strong Excel skills. Location: London (Hybrid), 2 days in office Day Rate: £325-£400 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 3-4 month (potential to extend) Start Date: ASAP Please feel free to get in touch with Ewan Fenley for more information (). Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues who may be interested. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Feb 01, 2026
Contractor
Interim Management Accountant Scaling Consumer Goods business London The Client Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with an innovative Consumer Goods business who have experienced significant growth over the past few years. They are looking for someone to join immediately on a 3 to 4-month contract. Due to some planned extended leave within the team they require a senior finance manager to focus on the month-end and operational finance functional in their absence. Our client is a rapidly growing scale-up, and this role is ideally suited for a candidate with experience operating in consumer goods, Retail, or inventory-led companies, ideally with a turnover exceeding £60 million. Having successfully captured a significant share of the market; our client is poised to accelerate their growth in 2026 with the ambition of becoming a market leader in their sector. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced finance manager or management accountant to provide hands-on support with responsibility for month-end close, stock reporting, bank reconciliations, payroll, and e-commerce reconciliations. This will be supported by the wider finance team which has 7 members. However, it is crucial that the selected candidate is able to hit the ground running and is comfortable working in with complex and sometimes manual environments, whilst maintaining strong financial control Responsibilities Own month-end close. Support VAT submissions. Manage Stock accounting. Oversee P&L and balance sheet. Support intercompany stock and reconciliation process Ensure best practice is being followed in stock accounting. E-Commerce reconciliation (Shopify, PayPal, etc). Bank reconciliations. Support team to maintain financials controls and audit readiness. Essential Experience Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Strong experience in the FMCG, retail, or similar industry with a heavy focus on stock accounting. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is essential. Proven experience owning month-end in a fast-paced and changing environment. Strong Excel skills. Location: London (Hybrid), 2 days in office Day Rate: £325-£400 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 3-4 month (potential to extend) Start Date: ASAP Please feel free to get in touch with Ewan Fenley for more information (). Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues who may be interested. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Financial Controller PR Agency London/Hybrid / £70-80K We're partnering with a fast-growing, owner-managed PR Agency to hire a hands-on Financial Controller at an exciting phase of their growth. This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the detail and shaping how a finance function evolves in a scaling business.You'll sit within a lean central team, owning day-to-day finance while working closely with the senior leadership team to balance strong financial control with commercial flexibility. The Opportunity Sitting beneath an experienced FD/Head of Finance, you'll have autonomy, visibility and influence, with responsibility spanning management accounts, cash flow forecasting & budgeting, some transactional aspects and statutory/regulatory reportingYou'll also line manage a Credit Controller and play a key role in shaping the future structure of the finance team as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities: Reporting & Insight Produce high-quality monthly management accounts and year-end accounts (Xero) Deliver clear commentary on performance vs budget and forecast Own cash flow forecasting, including dividend support Develop more granular reporting to support commercial and resourcing decisions Partner with the COO on budgets, forecasts and latest estimates AR / AP & Cash Oversee client invoicing against contracted work and secured revenue Line manage credit control and keep aged debt tight Ensure supplier invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time Manage day-to-day banking, optimise cash positioning and minimise banking costs Tax & Compliance Own VAT, Corporation Tax, HMRC submissions and payments Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met Systems & Process Improvement Maintain and improve financial controls, policies and processes Own and optimise core systems (Xero, Pleo, time-tracking tools) Make recommendations and support implementation of improvements Payroll & HR Admin Prepare monthly payroll inputs and liaise with external providers Upload payroll payments for approval Review payroll delivery model for efficiency and cost Handle finance-related HR admin (pay reviews, system updates) Leadership & Stakeholder Management Line manage and develop the finance team Support recruitment of future finance hires Manage relationships with external accountants and advisors About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience as a Financial Controller or similar in a Professional Services SME (agency preferred) or scaling business Comfortable being hands-on while also improving processes Strong communicator who can partner with non-finance stakeholders Confident working in a fast-moving, agile environment with autonomy Why This Role? Real ownership of the finance function Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making Opportunity to build and shape finance as the business scales Hybrid working and a collaborative, down-to-earth culture Salary: £70-80K Start Date: ASAP Location: Central London / Hybrid (2-3 days WFH) Please feel free to circulate this amongst anyone who you believe may be interested in this opportunity. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller PR Agency London/Hybrid / £70-80K We're partnering with a fast-growing, owner-managed PR Agency to hire a hands-on Financial Controller at an exciting phase of their growth. This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the detail and shaping how a finance function evolves in a scaling business.You'll sit within a lean central team, owning day-to-day finance while working closely with the senior leadership team to balance strong financial control with commercial flexibility. The Opportunity Sitting beneath an experienced FD/Head of Finance, you'll have autonomy, visibility and influence, with responsibility spanning management accounts, cash flow forecasting & budgeting, some transactional aspects and statutory/regulatory reportingYou'll also line manage a Credit Controller and play a key role in shaping the future structure of the finance team as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities: Reporting & Insight Produce high-quality monthly management accounts and year-end accounts (Xero) Deliver clear commentary on performance vs budget and forecast Own cash flow forecasting, including dividend support Develop more granular reporting to support commercial and resourcing decisions Partner with the COO on budgets, forecasts and latest estimates AR / AP & Cash Oversee client invoicing against contracted work and secured revenue Line manage credit control and keep aged debt tight Ensure supplier invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time Manage day-to-day banking, optimise cash positioning and minimise banking costs Tax & Compliance Own VAT, Corporation Tax, HMRC submissions and payments Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met Systems & Process Improvement Maintain and improve financial controls, policies and processes Own and optimise core systems (Xero, Pleo, time-tracking tools) Make recommendations and support implementation of improvements Payroll & HR Admin Prepare monthly payroll inputs and liaise with external providers Upload payroll payments for approval Review payroll delivery model for efficiency and cost Handle finance-related HR admin (pay reviews, system updates) Leadership & Stakeholder Management Line manage and develop the finance team Support recruitment of future finance hires Manage relationships with external accountants and advisors About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience as a Financial Controller or similar in a Professional Services SME (agency preferred) or scaling business Comfortable being hands-on while also improving processes Strong communicator who can partner with non-finance stakeholders Confident working in a fast-moving, agile environment with autonomy Why This Role? Real ownership of the finance function Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making Opportunity to build and shape finance as the business scales Hybrid working and a collaborative, down-to-earth culture Salary: £70-80K Start Date: ASAP Location: Central London / Hybrid (2-3 days WFH) Please feel free to circulate this amongst anyone who you believe may be interested in this opportunity. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Interim Financial Controller Fintech Scale-Up 6-9 Months Harmonic are delighted to be working with a rapidly scaling Fintech Scale-Up to find them a Financial Controller on an initial 6 or 9 month interim contract, with the potential for it to become permanent thereafter. Our client has developed breakthrough technology which is used by world leading financial institutions across the UK, US, and beyond. They are a mission driven business and have a diverse team from all walks of life which is something they are very proud about. They foster a hardworking culture which rewards those who put in the work. Team collaboration is important for them, especially during this interim period as the company enters a significant period of growth. They are therefore looking for someone who is open to a hybrid working model, where they can collaborate with the wider finance team and across departments. The Role This role reports directly into the CFO and will manage a lean finance team directly. This role is essential for overseeing the day-to-day finance function and ensuring compliance within a regulated industry. The role will have technical elements to it which requires a deep understanding of statutory reporting, audit and tax. Given they are an international business, they require an experienced candidate with a background in consolidating accounts for businesses based in both the UK & US. Duties Take lead and ownership of accounting, audit, regulatory compliance and payroll processes. Establish and maintain robust financial controls. Consolidate accounts for the UK & US entities. Lead the high performing finance team. Support the CFO on fundraising activities. Provide Quarterly updates to investors. Take lead on annual audit, including statutory accounts under UK GAAP & US GAAP. Make continuous improvements to financial systems. Optimise business performance by implementing efficient processes Essential Skills Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Previous experience in a fast growth scale-up business. Experience developing Financial Controls. Strong leadership and team management skills. Highly knowledgeable about financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and controls. Effective communicator. Knowledge of UK GAAP & US GAAP. Experience or active interest in Technology and SaaS. Bonus Skills Previously worked within the FinTech, B2B SaaS, or broader Tech sector. Experience using NetSuite. Start Date: ASAP Location: London (Hybrid) If this is something of interest, please apply online or get in touch at Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues who may be interested. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Jan 30, 2026
Contractor
Interim Financial Controller Fintech Scale-Up 6-9 Months Harmonic are delighted to be working with a rapidly scaling Fintech Scale-Up to find them a Financial Controller on an initial 6 or 9 month interim contract, with the potential for it to become permanent thereafter. Our client has developed breakthrough technology which is used by world leading financial institutions across the UK, US, and beyond. They are a mission driven business and have a diverse team from all walks of life which is something they are very proud about. They foster a hardworking culture which rewards those who put in the work. Team collaboration is important for them, especially during this interim period as the company enters a significant period of growth. They are therefore looking for someone who is open to a hybrid working model, where they can collaborate with the wider finance team and across departments. The Role This role reports directly into the CFO and will manage a lean finance team directly. This role is essential for overseeing the day-to-day finance function and ensuring compliance within a regulated industry. The role will have technical elements to it which requires a deep understanding of statutory reporting, audit and tax. Given they are an international business, they require an experienced candidate with a background in consolidating accounts for businesses based in both the UK & US. Duties Take lead and ownership of accounting, audit, regulatory compliance and payroll processes. Establish and maintain robust financial controls. Consolidate accounts for the UK & US entities. Lead the high performing finance team. Support the CFO on fundraising activities. Provide Quarterly updates to investors. Take lead on annual audit, including statutory accounts under UK GAAP & US GAAP. Make continuous improvements to financial systems. Optimise business performance by implementing efficient processes Essential Skills Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Previous experience in a fast growth scale-up business. Experience developing Financial Controls. Strong leadership and team management skills. Highly knowledgeable about financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and controls. Effective communicator. Knowledge of UK GAAP & US GAAP. Experience or active interest in Technology and SaaS. Bonus Skills Previously worked within the FinTech, B2B SaaS, or broader Tech sector. Experience using NetSuite. Start Date: ASAP Location: London (Hybrid) If this is something of interest, please apply online or get in touch at Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues who may be interested. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Finance Director PE Backed Music Tech Scale Up London Harmonic are delighted to be working once again with one of the UK music industry's most exciting, tech adjacent scale ups, as they search for a Finance Director to join their ever-expanding team. Described as a role placed at the heart of the business to build, scale, and partner with the SLT, this is a newly created position in line with strong growth following a hugely successful fundraise in 2025. The Business: Led by a senior leadership team of fantastic, experienced music industry professionals, our client is backed by leading figures in the space. As a tech centric music rights platform, this business was born out of a desire to empower artists and producers regardless of their status or seniority in the industry. As such, there is a values first approach to their work which is replicated throughout the entire team of mission led individuals with a defined, common goal culture in place. As they enter their next year of trading, this is a really exciting time to be involved in a fast growth start up, with revenue and headcount growth forecasted for the next 2/3 years. Based in a bustling office environment in central London with highly experienced music industry professionals, this role will suit driven candidates keen to progress within a scaling business. The Role: Reporting into and working closely with two Co-Founders who have a goal to build one of the leading music rights scale ups, this role will offer huge amounts of autonomy and influence as the business continues to scale. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in the next phase of our client's growth journey, with a fundraise in 2025 likely to be followed by more exciting investments later this year. As the most senior person in finance, the role will be responsible for a blend of strategic duties while also managing and developing a finance manager in line with the company ethos of internal progression. Having benefited from a strong fractional CFO to this point, the team are now keen to bring in a full time senior figure who can continue to professionalise and scale the finance function, with other responsibilities focusing on managing debt finance, strengthening institutional reporting and providing strong FP&A insights and commercial guidance. Duties : Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of debt financing facilities Act as primary financial interface with lenders, credit funds, banks, and rating / diligence counterparties Own covenant modelling, compliance, reporting, and liquidity planning Support equity fundraising as required. Own financial management and control processes Own and evolve the financial model across the different business structures Implement robust budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management processes Strengthen financial controls, accounting policies, and governance in line with institutional expectations Oversee external accountants, fund administrators, and auditors Ensure timely, accurate, and credible reporting to institutional partners Partner with the CEO on investor communications, materials, and diligence. Support materials and investment decision processes with clear financial analysis Help design scalable reporting and data flows as the portfolio grows. Act as a senior thought partner to the founders on capital structure decisions and new product or platform initiatives Support evaluation of strategic partnerships and non-core opportunities What we need to see (essential): ACCA / ACA / CIMA Qualified Comfortable operating in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment Strong senior finance leadership experience What we need to see (bonus): Experience in music, media, IP, royalties, or other yield-based asset classes Experience raising and managing debt facilities Exposure to asset management / credit & structured finance / private markets Background working with PE-backed or institutionally partnered businesses Salary : up to £100k + equity Location : Central London (flexible hybrid working patterns considered) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Jan 28, 2026
Full time
Finance Director PE Backed Music Tech Scale Up London Harmonic are delighted to be working once again with one of the UK music industry's most exciting, tech adjacent scale ups, as they search for a Finance Director to join their ever-expanding team. Described as a role placed at the heart of the business to build, scale, and partner with the SLT, this is a newly created position in line with strong growth following a hugely successful fundraise in 2025. The Business: Led by a senior leadership team of fantastic, experienced music industry professionals, our client is backed by leading figures in the space. As a tech centric music rights platform, this business was born out of a desire to empower artists and producers regardless of their status or seniority in the industry. As such, there is a values first approach to their work which is replicated throughout the entire team of mission led individuals with a defined, common goal culture in place. As they enter their next year of trading, this is a really exciting time to be involved in a fast growth start up, with revenue and headcount growth forecasted for the next 2/3 years. Based in a bustling office environment in central London with highly experienced music industry professionals, this role will suit driven candidates keen to progress within a scaling business. The Role: Reporting into and working closely with two Co-Founders who have a goal to build one of the leading music rights scale ups, this role will offer huge amounts of autonomy and influence as the business continues to scale. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in the next phase of our client's growth journey, with a fundraise in 2025 likely to be followed by more exciting investments later this year. As the most senior person in finance, the role will be responsible for a blend of strategic duties while also managing and developing a finance manager in line with the company ethos of internal progression. Having benefited from a strong fractional CFO to this point, the team are now keen to bring in a full time senior figure who can continue to professionalise and scale the finance function, with other responsibilities focusing on managing debt finance, strengthening institutional reporting and providing strong FP&A insights and commercial guidance. Duties : Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of debt financing facilities Act as primary financial interface with lenders, credit funds, banks, and rating / diligence counterparties Own covenant modelling, compliance, reporting, and liquidity planning Support equity fundraising as required. Own financial management and control processes Own and evolve the financial model across the different business structures Implement robust budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management processes Strengthen financial controls, accounting policies, and governance in line with institutional expectations Oversee external accountants, fund administrators, and auditors Ensure timely, accurate, and credible reporting to institutional partners Partner with the CEO on investor communications, materials, and diligence. Support materials and investment decision processes with clear financial analysis Help design scalable reporting and data flows as the portfolio grows. Act as a senior thought partner to the founders on capital structure decisions and new product or platform initiatives Support evaluation of strategic partnerships and non-core opportunities What we need to see (essential): ACCA / ACA / CIMA Qualified Comfortable operating in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment Strong senior finance leadership experience What we need to see (bonus): Experience in music, media, IP, royalties, or other yield-based asset classes Experience raising and managing debt facilities Exposure to asset management / credit & structured finance / private markets Background working with PE-backed or institutionally partnered businesses Salary : up to £100k + equity Location : Central London (flexible hybrid working patterns considered) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
