The Opportunity
The company, a rapidly scaling
B2B SAAS business
based in
Central London
, is seeking to appoint a pivotal
Head of Finance
. The organisation delivers market-leading technology solutions.
This role is recognized as an all-encompassing leadership position, suited for an individual who can seamlessly manage both the
technical reporting and control function
while simultaneously acting as a
strategic commercial partner
to the CEO and the senior executive team.
Location and Working Model
* Location:
Central London
* Working Model:
Hybrid (The individual will be required to work three days per week in the office.)
Key Responsibilities
The Head of Finance will manage a dedicated
mid-sized finance team
and will have full ownership of the financial operation. Key responsibilities include:
1. Commercial & Strategic Leadership
* Serving as the primary finance lead in all commercial evaluations, including pricing models, contract negotiations, and business case development.
* Collaborating with the
Sales, Marketing, and Product
functions to track critical
SaaS metrics
and to inform data-driven growth strategies.
* Leading the comprehensive annual budgeting process and ensuring accurate quarterly forecasting across the business.
* Preparing and presenting financial materials for the Board of Directors and key investors.
2. Financial Control & Reporting
* Overseeing all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation, maintaining strict compliance with
IFRS/UK GAAP
.
* Managing the end-to-end finance function, encompassing transactional areas such as AP/AR, payroll, and tax compliance.
* Establishing and rigorously maintaining a robust internal control and governance framework to ensure data integrity.
* Directly managing the annual external audit process.
3. Team Management & Development
* Leading, mentoring, and developing the existing finance team to foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.
* Identifying and implementing improvements in financial systems and processes to enable successful hyper-growth scaling.
Candidate Profile
* Qualification:
An
ACA
qualification (or equivalent) is strongly preferred, with a foundation built in
Audit
training (Big 4 or Top 10 experience is advantageous).
* Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess significant experience (5+ years post-qualified) in a senior finance capacity within a
SaaS or Technology business
environment.
* Technical Skills:
Deep expertise in
SaaS metrics, revenue recognition standards, and subscription-based business models
is essential.
* Leadership:
Proven experience managing and developing a finance team (minimum three direct reports).
* Mindset:
A hands-on, strategic mindset, comfortable transitioning between technical accounting details and high-level commercial strategy.
Why This Company?
The successful candidate will become the
number one finance leader
in a high-growth organization, working directly with founders and investors to execute the company's long-term vision. The role offers a
competitive salary, meaningful equity/share options
, and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside a flexible hybrid working environment in Central London.
If you are interested in the role of Head of Finance and have the relevant experience and skillset, do submit your CV.