Jobs at Widgit Software

With a passion for symbols and inclusive communication, Widgit has pioneered educational software for over 40 years. As market and technology leaders of symbol-based software products, we have exciting plans for continued expansion – both in the UK and overseas.

Current Vacancies

  • Open close Head of Finance

    Job Purpose

    The role of Head of Finance oversees the day-to-day financial operations at Widgit, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information that supports effective decision-making across the business.

    Providing hands-on leadership to the finance team, the Head of Finance maintains robust financial controls across credit control, ledgers, VAT, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role also encompasses ownership of payroll, banking, statutory compliance, company accounts, and the relationship with our third-party pension provider. Crucially, the Head of Finance monitors revenue, costs, and cashflow against budget, ensuring the business remains well-informed and financially stable.

    Beyond operational leadership, the Head of Finance acts as a strategic finance partner to senior stakeholders, developing forward-looking forecasts while managing cashflow, supporting commercial decisions, and contributing to long-term planning.

    Given the rapid growth of the business, our finance processes and systems need to mature. We are looking for an individual who thrives in evolving environments; someone who is proactive, improvement-minded, and confident in shaping processes, embedding controls, and building scalable ways of working. They will bring a balance of operational rigour and strategic capability, with the drive to continuously improve the finance function as the organisation grows.

    Main Duties

    Day-to-Day Finance

    • Lead and manage the Finance Team, ensuring appropriate capacity, effective performance, and full oversight of the employee lifecycle
    • Produce accurate and timely management accounts
    • Ensure all tax obligations are met accurately and on schedule
    • Stay up to date with changes in banking and finance legislation, and advise on any business implications
    • Work with external accountants to deliver accurate and timely year-end accounts
    • Oversee and perform credit control, ensuring effective debtor management and preventing overdue balances from impacting cashflow
    • Ensure all company invoices are paid promptly
    • Monitor company expenditure and track performance against agreed budgets
    • Oversee external finance providers, including accountants and bookkeepers
    • Partner with department heads to provide financial insight, support commercial decisions, and improve financial accountability
    • Review and enhance finance processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, automation, and control
    • Prepare the company for external audit

    Financial Controls

    • Enforce the Financial Control Policy in line with our B Corp obligations
    • Manage secure access control to financial services and systems (e.g. banking, finance systems)
    • Ensure robust month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and control checks
    • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks across the organisation
    • Ensure compliance with internal policies and implement improvements where gaps are identified

    Royalties

    • Process quarterly overseas partner reports and contra royalties
    • Prepare quarterly reports for third parties, e.g. resource creators
    • Process quarterly reports received from licensees

    Reporting

    • Keep all reports complete and up to date
    • Deliver timely, accurate and fit-for-purpose month-end management reporting
    • Provide information and reports to key stakeholders in the business as necessary
    • Analyse trends, variances, and business performance to identify risks and opportunities
    • Complete and file confirmation statements, annual accounts, and tax returns

    Treasury and Cashflow

    • Manage and maintain suitable banking facilities to support business activities
    • Optimise the distribution and utilisation of company account balances
    • Lead on cashflow forecasting, monitoring liquidity, and providing early escalation of risks or variances

    Financial Planning

    • Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
    • Support the CFO in the development of medium-term financial strategy

    Person Specification

    Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics

    • Relevant accountancy qualification
    • Strong ability to identify, understand, and anticipate financial and operational risks
    • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
    • Demonstrated integrity and accountability in managing company finances
    • Sound understanding of relevant legislation and the ability to interpret its impact on the organisation
    • High levels of reliability, with strong organisational and time-management skills
    • Proficiency in financial and accounting systems, including modern software packages
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
    • Solid grasp of financial principles, concepts, and terminology
    • Strong technical competence with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
    • Knowledge and experience of general business administration
    • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate documentation
    • Effective and appropriate communication skills across a range of situations and audiences
    • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
    • Ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels
    • Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow processes
    • Ability to drive process improvement, system enhancement, and automation
    • Experience producing strategic financial insight for senior leadership

    If this sounds like you and you like the sound of us and what we stand for, please email your CV and covering letter to our Head of People and Culture, Jessica Ward at jobs@widgit.com by 31st March 2026.

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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Regardless of the role, we’re always keen to hear from like-minded individuals as we continue to grow our team.

Send in your CV and an overview of yourself to jobs@widgit.com, and we’ll reach out if we have something available in the next 3 months.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to who we are at Widgit. We’re proud to nurture a culture that embraces all walks of life – with staff joining us from university through to retirement age.

From embracing disability and neurodiversity to championing female voices within our leadership team, we’re mindful of diversity when seeking new talent – ensuring everyone feels empowered to reach their full potential.

See our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

Meet the people behind the symbols: our team of Widgiteers, by learning Who we are

Find out more About Widgit.

Our Home in Warwickshire

We believe the right environment makes better work possible. Our Warwickshire office reflects just that: a space that is inclusive, creative and built for collaboration. It is where ideas grow, resources take shape and our team comes together to make it all happen.

With a recent expansion, the office now includes dedicated spaces for focused work, quiet time and collaboration – all in a bright, welcoming setting that supports the way we work best.