Finance Director

EA First Compass House; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Finance Director to support its growth journey. The role involves advising the CEO and senior leadership on financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and reporting, and managing a finance team. Ideal candidates will be qualified finance professionals with experience in startup or SME environments. Competitive salary package including EMI share options is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

EMI share options

Qualifications

• Experience in startup or SME environments is essential.
• Proven ability to manage growth and financial operations.
• Familiarity with compliance and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Advise senior leadership on financial planning and risk.
• Oversee financial operations including reporting and budgeting.
• Manage a small finance team and maintain accountability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Risk management

Team management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Qualified finance professional

Job description

A forward thinking, proactive Finance Director is required to support this organisation through a very exciting next stage of growth. This is start up environment with a two year runway and an expectation that product will be ready for market in the next 12 months. In this role you will support the CEO and the SLT providing commercial insight and shaping the finance function.

This is a Cambridge based technology business with significant backing and a need to prepare for rapid growth.

This newly created Finance Director role will support the CEO and the SLT providing financial analysis and decision support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Advise the MD and senior leadership on financial planning, risk, and investment decisions.
• Support the MD in fund raising capital (debt/equity) and managing investor relations
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Manage and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Delegate tasks effectively while remaining hands-on with critical financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax obligations, and financial reporting standards.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and risk management processes.
• Lead financial due diligence and scenario modelling for growth initiatives.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and operational efficiency.
• Support digital transformation and automation of finance processes where applicable.

The succesful candidate will be a qualified finance professional with experience of operating in start up / SME environments and managing periods of growth.

Competitive salary and package are on offer including EMI share option

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.