Description
Gatekeeper is a SaaS-based, next-generation Vendor & Contract Lifecycle Management (VCLM) & Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Solution. We help our customers to restore visibility of their vendor contracts, take control of their vendor and contract processes and safeguard compliance of their third parties.
Gatekeeper has consistently achieved significant, profitable growth YoY, with ourcustomer base including Ford, The Telegraph, Autotrader, SumUp, Crocs and Funding Circle.
Due to our strong global growth and private equity investment fromVista Equity Partners we are looking foran experienced, hands-on and highly collaborative VP of Finance with SaaS-specific finance experience to oversee all of Gatekeeper’s financial operations, providing support across areas from accounting and departmental budgets, to banking operations, cash flow and risk management.
About the Role Reporting directly to the CEO, this person will be a key member of the Executive Team and hold responsibility for the financial operations for the company. In partnership with management, this person will develop the company’s financial plan and reconcile all the potential business directions into a set of key objectives. This role supports business growth through a combination of building best-in-class scalable systems and processes, the application of technology (inclusive of Generative AI) to drive productivity, as well as hiring top-performing employees to support Gatekeeper’s scaling and growth.
Note: This is a fully remote position, open only to applicants based in the UK.
In this role, you will:
Drive Financial Leadership - Shape Gatekeeper’s financial strategy, focusing on long-term planning, investment decisions, and capital structure optimisation to support the company's growth and sustainability.
Own the company’s management and statutory accounts and be responsible for introducing robust processes and frameworks
Lead financial analysis and share the output with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and investors, guiding long-term growth plans and pairing with near-term required resources (e.g., hiring which roles / by when) and progress (achievement of critical leading indicator milestones)
Oversee day-to-day operations and individuals responsible for: Reconciliation
Renewal management
Revenue collection
Payroll
Revenue recognition
Collections & Aged Debt
Cash flow management
Budget & forecasting
Manage the relationship with the current outsourced provider of accounting services, overseeing the scope and quality of the output
Work as needed directly with our investors to deliver on the appropriate financial reporting requirements
Build an in-house Finance team that will support the business as we scale, leveraging AI tooling & enablement software to multiply the efficiency of each team member
Ensure accurate financial reporting data
Oversee audit and financial risk management
Facilitate long-term growth and success as a partner and thought partner in operational and commercial issues, in collaboration with the entire management team (e.g., contract terms, pricing structures, talent investments / enablement).
Introduce and oversee industry best practice financial processes using advanced technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Provide data-driven recommendations for short and long-term growth plans
Establish and monitor key financial performance indicators that align with Gatekeeper's strategic goals and objectives
Maintain a keen understanding of evolving SaaS financial metrics and market dynamics, applying this knowledge to Gatekeeper's financial strategies
Requirements
An experienced software Financial leader, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience scaling SaaS companies
Experienced in working in a Private Equity environment, including leading board interactions
Demonstrable experience as a senior leader within a successful Finance team
Fluent in SaaS financials and metrics
Experience in scaling SaaS companies from $10m in ARR to $30m and beyond
Familiar with multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional considerations in Finance and Operations
Maintains a ‘hands-on’ approach, taking ownership of key workstreams and processes
A natural team player and lifetime learner
Proactive in seeking solutions, driving innovation and implementing change
Someone who loves solving complex problems
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
An excellent communicator, spoken and written
Able to work with an agile, highly distributed team
Have a sense of humour and lust for life
What we offer
100% remote working: live anywhere in the UK, no offices and no commute
Generous annual leave allowance
Comprehensive benefits package including: Private health cover
Company pension scheme
Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Learning & Development opportunities for lifelong learners
Technology: we provide everything you need to do your best work
Gatekeeper for Good: Match funding to support non-profit organisations in your local community
Gatekeeper retreats
We live by our company vision and values. If these ring true to you, then we’d like to talk to you.
Gatekeeper offers a diverse and multicultural working environment, currently spanning 15 countries. We respect each other’s differences and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
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