Group Financial Controller (SaaS), Glasgow (£70,000 - £90,000)
We're delighted to be partnered with a rapidly growing SaaS business in Glasgow as they look to appoint an experienced Group Financial Controller to head up their Finance function. Reporting directly to the C-Suite, this is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Finance Director to develop their career in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for all aspects of the Group company, including financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance. It will very much be a hands-on role where you'll be instrumental in building out the finance operations and providing strategic insights to guide the overall growth of the business.
It's one of the most exciting openings that we've worked on this year and the current rate of growth across the business is quite incredible and this is just the beginning. With the numbers that are being forecasted over the next 2-5yrs and with an impressive list of clients already on board, it's an exciting time to be joining the business.
Key areas of responsibility:
* Manage all aspects of the accounting cycle in accordance with UK GAAP
* Prepare timely and accurate financial statements (P&L, balance sheet & cash flow)
* Lead the company's financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities
* Develop and manage the annual budget and rolling forecasts
* Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to department heads
* Track and analyse key SaaS metrics such as Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Lifetime Value (LTV), and Retention Rate (RR)
* Oversee daily cash management and liquidity planning
* Optimise working capital and ensure sufficient funds are available for operations and strategic initiatives
* Work with external advisor and Fractional CFO to maintain adequate record-keeping and ensure compliance with all relevant HMRC requirements
* Develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain financial systems and controls
What are we looking for in the ideal candidate????
* Must be fully qualified with 5+ years experience in a senior finance role
* Previous experience of working in a SaaS scale-up company, with a solid understanding of SaaS business models and metrics
* Experience of international expansion (US in particular) would be highly desirable
* Strong leadership and communication skills – ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders (internally & externally)
* On the upward curve of your career with ambitions of being FD within the next few years
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
For further details and sight of a full job spec, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity as interviews will be scheduled on a 'first come' basis. It's a role that we envisage will generate a lot of interest and in many respects is quite a unique opportunity.