Role: We are looking for a Financial Operations Lead to scale the company’s financial operations during a pivotal phase of growth. This role is responsible for building robust, scalable, and well-controlled finance operations; covering core processes, systems, and tooling across the business. Reporting directly to the CFO, the role works cross-functionally with the wider senior leadership team to design and implement best-in-class financial workflows and internal tools, while ensuring the business can scale without adding unnecessary friction. This is a rare opportunity to operate at a senior level in a fast-scaling, category-defining company that has just raised a $165m Series C. You will be trusted to build the financial operating backbone of a high-growth company from the inside out. You’ll have real ownership over how finance works day-to-day, from tooling decisions to process design, and the mandate to modernise and automate at scale. This role will involve at least one day a week onsite at our Wallingford facility. Because of this, any applicant to be considered must be based in the UK and have full right to work in the UK. Responsibilities: Build and implement financial operations including AR, AP, billing, collections and payments Design, document, and roll out standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all core finance processes Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of finance systems and tooling, including ERP, billing, expense, and procurement platforms Partner with Product and Engineering to design, build, and maintain internal finance tools and automations Drive ERP implementation or migration (e.g. system selection, data migration, process redesign, and change management) Improve data quality, controls, and audit readiness through process and system improvements. Build and maintain operational dashboards and controls Reduce manual effort through automation and system integration Act as the operational interface between finance and the rest of the business Required Qualifications: 5–10 years of experience in finance operations, finance systems, or controllership-adjacent roles, ideally in a high-growth or scale-up environment Proven experience designing and implementing finance SOPs and operational controls Hands-on experience selecting, implementing, or migrating an ERP system is not a must but a nice to have Strong understanding of order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and record-to-report processes Track record of driving automation and process improvement using modern tooling Strong systems mindset with attention to detail and operational rigour Ability to manage complex change programmes and bring stakeholders along Clear communicator who can translate operational requirements into technical and system solutions. Strong commercial judgement and strategic mindset Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment, with a hands-on and ownership-driven approach High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgement when handling sensitive information Benefits Starting from the interview process and continuing into your career with us, you will be working by our four Operating Principles: Performance: High standards, outstanding results, Impact: Big challenges, bigger results Commitment: All in, every time One team: One mission, shared success Joining our team and company isn't just about expertise; it's about embracing uncertainty with ambition. We're crafting world-changing solutions, fueled by a passion to redefine what's possible. We will look for you to help create and shape the future of logistics solutions through our products, our culture and our shared vision. You will also receive: Meaningful equity participation (EMI options) Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline Life insurance Income protection Pension: 4% employee with option to opt into salary exchange, 5% employer Employee Assistance Programme - mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support 25 holidays per year Full meals onsite in Wallingford Fun team events on and offsite, snacks of all kinds in the office AAP/EEO Statement Dexory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training