Head of Finance

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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.
  • 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Technology, Information and Media and Professional Services

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Location:
England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance