Head of Finance - B2B Saas (London)
June 6
🏢 In-office - London
Description
• Oversee all aspects of finance, including accounting, financial reporting, systems, budgeting & forecasting, tax planning, and M&A integration. • Partner with leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that drive growth and profitability. • Implement best practices and financial processes to ensure smooth operations and support future acquisitions. • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial data and reporting. • Be a leader who actively participates in all aspects of the role. • Lead and mentor finance leaders across the group, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. • Implement robust reporting structures and finance systems for internal monitoring and external investor reporting. • Manage internal legal/tax/audit compliance for the holding entity. • Develop and maintain overall operating, and financing model forecasts, including P&L, cash flow and balance sheets (consolidated and individual companies with a 5-year outlook). • Oversee and assist with financial due diligence for investments, liaising with legal on deal structures and maximizing value generation. • Optimize capital allocation across the group. • Select and collaborate with a group auditor to prepare accurate group accounts and implement systems/controls for a future IPO. • Develop and implement equity incentive plans. • Develop group accounting policies to standardize internal reporting of recurring revenue, ARR, EBITDA etc. • Liaise with portfolio management and finance teams to prepare annual budgets, forecasts and for reporting. • Collaborate with Group Head of Technology on internal data storage and record keeping, creating one source of truth for key financial documentation and information.
Requirements
• 7-15 years of experience in a fast-paced finance role, ideally within a software group, or professional services. • Strong accounting & financial reporting with deep understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP. • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and financial performance analysis. • Strong work ethic. • Proven track record of implementing financial systems and processes. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across all levels. • Strategic mindset and passion for partnering with the business to achieve goals. • Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented approach to problem-solving. • Ability to work independently, lead effectively, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Exceptional analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail. • Experience with M&A integration and sophisticated financing sources is a plus. • B2B SaaS software experience is a plus.
Benefits
• Build and lead a vital function within a high-growth company. • Dynamic work environment where your contributions make a real impact. • Competitive salary and equity package. • Be part of a world-class team.
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