Interim Head of Finance | London – Hybrid | ASAP – March | Full-time

Company: Zanda
Apply for the Interim Head of Finance | London – Hybrid | ASAP – March | Full-time
Location: London
Job Description:

Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.

A high-growth start-up/scale-up needs an exceptional Interim Head of Finance to step into a critical role during a period of transition. This isn’t standard FP&A cover, you’ll own a broad finance agenda, take oversight of elements of Legal, and work directly with the CEO and senior leadership on the business’s biggest commercial and financial calls.

What you’ll be doing

Initially, you’ll lead FP&A:

  • Own the annual budget process through to sign-off
  • Headcount planning and workforce modelling
  • Compensation and variable pay modelling with RevOps
  • Board and management reporting, financials, KPIs and business metrics
  • Commercial business partnering across the organisation
  • Commissions modelling and reporting

You’ll also oversee the Legal workstream during the CFO’s absence:

  • Managing and routing corporate and commercial legal queries
  • Working with external counsel across the UK and US
  • Tracking commercial documentation and legal processes
  • Reviewing outgoing order forms
  • Partnering with RevOps and the SVP Sales to keep commercial processes moving

Why this role

A genuinely interesting point in the company’s growth. Direct CEO exposure, a real voice in strategic decisions, and immediate impact from day one.

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience leading or overseeing FP&A
  • Experience overseeing elements of Legal/commercial legal matters
  • Start-up or scale-up experience, essential
  • Sharp commercial judgement and business partnering skills
  • Confidence operating with CEOs and senior leadership
  • Strong modelling, planning and reporting capability
  • Available to start ASAP through to end of February/early March

The details

  • Location: London / Hybrid, no mandatory office days
  • Hours: Full-time

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Posted: September 17th, 2026