Interim head of finance

Hybrid role to be based in our Edinburgh office on a 12-month fixed term contract (FTC).

About us

Seccl is the Octopus-owned embedded investment platform that’s on a mission to helping more people to invest – and invest well.

We’re B-Corp certified with an amazing product-market fit, impressive early traction and the potential to transform an outdated industry, for the better. We've been growing fast and will scale even faster over the next few years.

We’re also proud to be part of Octopus, the £multi billion group that's on a mission to breathe new life into broken industries, through companies like Octopus Energy, Octopus Investments and Octopus Money.

Check out the Seccl website for the latest on our products and our mission to shape the future of investments.

The role  

We’re on the hunt for a brilliant finance whizz, someone with relevant investment platform/wealth management experience to take the reins of Seccl’s finance team for a year. You’ll be the financial brain of the business – keeping our numbers squeaky clean, our strategy smart, and our decisions grounded in rock-solid insight. From audit to analysis, forecasting to financial controls, you’ll support and guide the small team that keeps our financial engine running smoothly – and help steer us through some exciting times ahead. 

On a typical day … 

You’ll be in the thick of it – running our finance function day-to-day, while also shaping long-term thinking.

Expect to: 

• lead all things finance: FP&A, budgeting, audit, reporting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and more.

• own our statutory audit and ensure we’re always on point with compliance and regulatory requirements.

• be a key player in commercial decisions, using data and insight to influence our strategy. keep us sharp on capital management, regulatory returns (like ICARA), and corporate governance.

• help drive efficiency through smart tools and automation.

• support exciting projects with robust financial analysis and forecasting.

This role’s for you if... 

You’re not just a numbers person – you’re a leader, a strategic thinker, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.  

We’re looking for someone who: 

• is hands-on and proactive, but always sees the bigger picture.

• brings clarity and calm under pressure.

• is an inspiring people leader who loves to build high-performing teams.

• loves digging into detail but can still communicate clearly to any audience.

• lives our principles and cares about doing the right thing for our customers, always. 

We’d love for you to have things like: 

• proven experience in senior finance roles across the financial services world.

• deep understanding of the investment platform/wealth management space.

• strong grasp of FCA regulation (including MIFPRU, capital/liquidity requirements and CASS).

• proven experience with UK GAAP, VAT, and Corporation Tax.

• skilled at working in or with Group structures, with top-tier analytical and stakeholder management skills. 

This role isn’t for you if... 

• You rely on a lot of top-down direction. Here, you’ll have a lot of freedom and ownership of your role, and you’ll be expected to shape your own progression 

• You’re not comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Our speed and scalability are what set us apart; you need to be able to act quickly and think on your feet 

• You struggle to follow through on ideas. We value people who do what they say they will. If you care about something, you have the freedom here to make it happen 

• You don’t like change. You’ll get on great here if you relish the ambiguity of rapid growth and are willing to embrace uncertainty 

What’s in it for you…

We offer a generous mix of benefits for the things that really matter to our people, including:

💰A salary between £85,000 and £95,000 – dependant on experience

🌴27 days holiday + bank holidays (some can be flexible) + day off on your birthday + three days (full time) per year for Dependant leave 

💙 Two volunteering days per year  

✅ 6% employer pension contribution, and life assurance 

🏥 Private medical insurance with AXA Health 

💻 MacBook and up to £500 home office set up budget 

📖 £750 per person learning budget 

🌎 Option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year 

🌻 Health and wellbeing initiatives including free therapy via Wellness Cloud, mental health support via Headspace 

🌱 Strong financial wellbeing focus including access to Octopus Money, Octopus Share Incentive Plan and will writing offering via Octopus Legacy  

🎁 Perkbox – Flexi-points giving you a range of discounts and perks including free weekly coffee, gym and retail discounts

Our culture  

We're proud to put people first, creating a culture where we truly listen to what matters most to them. Our transparent and inclusive environment encourages diversity of thought, challenge and experimentation.   

Check out our Glassdoor page for the latest reviews or our LinkedIn for company updates and insights from the team. 

Interview process 

Interviewing is a two-way thing, and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you. Our interviews are conversational, so come with questions and be curious.

⏳ We’ll only close this role once we have enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out and you should expect to hear back from us within one to two weeks of applying. 

🌈 Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive company of awesome people, with unique skills, passions and experiences. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. 

If this sounds like your kind of thing, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We’d love to hear from you!