Finance Director
Location
London - Remote
Overview
We’re excited to be partnering with an incredibly fast-growing Tech/ SaaS business, currently seeking their first Finance Director to come in and not only lead, but also build out the finance function. This is a truly unique opportunity to join a company post investment and help shape the future of this exciting company.
Role & Responsibilities
The business requires a highly motivated, technically strong and results driven senior finance leader to help guide them through the next stage of growth following a successful funding round, working closely both with the founders and investors, as well as take lead on the strategic, commercial and technical finance decision making.
Key responsibilities include:
Be a key member of the senior leadership team, bringing the finance team to the forefront of conversations
Lead on the full accounting lifecycle including month end, management of the P&L and balance sheet and take ownership of internal processes
Work closely with the founder and leadership team on strategic and commercial finance decisions
Run the full budgeting and forecasting cycles
Drive continuous process improvements and automation for scalability
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, including key investors
Develop and enhance KPI reporting and key business metrics
Identify performance gaps and areas for operational improvement
Lead on future fundraising efforts
Requirements
Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a CFO/ Finance Director or senior Finance capacity, ideally within a scale up business
Highly commercially astute with a clear strategic vision
Experience within a SaaS business
M&A or fundraising experience a plus
Experience growing and leading finance teams preferred
Connect with Will Dodds, Principal Consultant to hear more.
willdodds@pearseprofessionals.com
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