Finance and Operations Manager Location: Aldermaston / Hybrid Salary: Competitive Package Reports to: CEO Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives on operational excellence? This is a rare opportunity to become the commercial engine of a growing business. As the first dedicated Finance & Operations Manager, you will be the right hand to the CEO, shaping strategy and building the scalable foundations that will drive the next phase of growth. You will own the financial health of the company and ensure its operational effectiveness, working across every function from Product and Sales to Client Delivery. If you're driven by data, excel at building efficient processes, and want to see your work directly impact profitability and success, we want to hear from you. Your Mission: To ensure financial stability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth by providing strategic insight and hands-on management across the entire business. Key Responsibilities: * Financial Leadership: Own the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Manage cash flow, oversee accounting, tax, and compliance, and develop robust financial models to guide pricing and business strategy. * Operations Management: Oversee and streamline core operations including HR, IT, and office management. You'll implement the systems and policies needed to scale effectively and manage operational risk. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Be the key link between finance and the rest of the business. Align product investment with budgets, support commercial strategy with data-driven pricing, and ensure client projects are delivered profitably. What Success Looks Like: * Driving strong revenue growth and maintaining healthy gross margins. * Ensuring accurate forecasting and a secure cash runway. * Implementing processes that consistently reduce operational overhead. * Being the go-to partner for department heads, providing them with the insights and resources they need to succeed. * Building and developing a high-performing team as the company grows. What We're Looking For: * A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven experience in a similar senior finance role, ideally within a SaaS or tech-enabled services environment. * More than just a number cruncher – you have a genuine passion for operations and business improvement. * Expert financial modelling and analytical skills, with experience in SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV, Churn). * A hands-on, pragmatic leader who is comfortable building from the ground up and isn't afraid to get involved in the details. * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance colleagues