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Head of Finance

Huzzle is a career platform that connects pre-vetted global talent with companies for remote roles. Initially a platform for students, it has evolved to help people find meaningful work faster and fairer.

Huzzle

Employee count: 11-50

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About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are hiring a Founding Finance Lead to build and own the financial architecture of a rapidly scaling services business. This is not a traditional accounting or controller role — it is a strategic finance position focused on building financial systems, models, and decision frameworks that support a high-growth company.

You will work directly with the CEO to drive P&L planning, financial modeling, client unit economics, pricing strategy, and operational capacity planning. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in 0→1 environments and enjoys building financial infrastructure before the company reaches scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Infrastructure & Modeling
    • Own and manage the company P&L end-to-end, including revenue, delivery costs, gross margin by client, operating expenses, and net margin.
    • Design and maintain financial models that connect operational metrics to financial outcomes.
    • Build and operate capacity planning models accounting for offshore engineers, contractors, and full-time staff.
    • Lead the annual budgeting process with quarterly reforecasting to ensure financial planning remains dynamic.
    • Develop cash flow forecasting frameworks that account for retainer billing cycles and delivery cost timing.
  • Client Economics & Pricing Strategy
    • Build client-level financial views including CAC, LTV, payback period, and margin per engagement.
    • Partner with the CEO on pricing strategy and new service offerings, modeling margin implications before launch.
    • Track financial impact of client expansion, retention, and churn.
    • Provide clear financial insights that support strategic business decisions.
  • Systems, Integrations & Financial Tech Stack
    • Own the financial systems stack, including Stripe, QuickBooks (or similar), and integrations with operational tools like Airtable and HubSpot.
    • Build automated reporting pipelines that surface financial KPIs without manual spreadsheet exports.
    • Develop AI-assisted workflows for financial modeling, reporting, and automation using tools such as Claude or similar AI platforms.
    • Ensure financial reporting infrastructure scales with the company’s growth.
  • Strategic Finance & Investor Readiness
    • Maintain board-ready financial reporting on an ongoing basis.
    • Build and manage a live investor data room with accurate financial documentation.
    • Develop scenario models for fundraising, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities.
    • Serve as a strategic partner to the founder, translating financial insights into actionable business decisions.

Requirements

  • Non-Negotiable
    • Proven experience building financial infrastructure in a 0→1 startup environment.
    • Prior finance leadership experience in agency, services, or professional services businesses.
    • Advanced financial modeling expertise, including building three-statement models from scratch.
    • Strong strategic finance mindset — comfortable advising on pricing, margins, and business strategy.
    • Experience owning and managing financial systems and integrations (Stripe, QuickBooks, or similar tools).
    • Ability to translate financial insights into clear operational and strategic recommendations.
  • Strongly Preferred
    • Experience using AI tools such as Claude for financial modeling, automation, or reporting workflows.
    • Exposure to international finance operations, including multi-currency environments and global contractors.
    • Experience preparing companies for fundraising or investor due diligence processes.
    • Familiarity with demand generation or outbound-driven business models.

Benefits

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals

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About Huzzle

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Hire Top 2% Global Sales Talent Within Days: Huzzle is a global talent marketplace that connects companies with pre-vetted remote sales professionals in under 5 days. Access a curated pool of SDRs, BDRs, Account Executives, and RevOps Managers across the US, Europe, Australia, and South Africa. We handle the entire hiring process from sourcing and vetting to interviews, contracts, and payroll. Browse candidates by role, region, or skill, then move fast from offer to onboard with contracts, compliance, and cross-border payments managed for you. Unlike traditional job boards and recruitment agencies, Huzzle identifies world-class sales talent you won't find through legacy recruitment methods. One platform to find, hire, and pay your remote team, without the headaches. Companies choose Huzzle because we provide pre-vetted sales experts ready to start in less than 5 days. Global talent pool across the US, Europe, Australia, and South Africa. End-to-end hiring, payroll, and compliance across borders. Seamless interviews and onboarding, focus on fit, not logistics. No screening bias, candidates are evaluated purely on skills and experience Trusted by Salesforce, Plumm, Dojo, and other high-growth companies building world-class remote sales teams. Start hiring today.

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