Finance Director

Arondite; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence technology company based in London is seeking a Finance Director to lead the financial operations and strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in senior finance roles and a strong understanding of financial regulations. This role includes managing budgeting, reporting, and compliance, while building a high-performing finance team. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, with an emphasis on collaborative office culture.

Benefits

Highly competitive base salary

Generous equity in EMI share options

7% employer pension contribution

Free meals daily in the office

Private health and dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Experience in tech, defence, or high-growth sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial strategy, planning, and forecasting.
• Managing budgeting, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Building and mentoring a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial strategy

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

About Arondite

Arondite is a defence technology company building the foundational software and AI to power the autonomous age. Our aim is to revolutionise the way organisations collaborate with robots, sensors and autonomous systems then use the data they generate. We are driven by our determination to help defend our collective democratic values and by our strong belief that an elite group of capable people can make a big difference. We are ambitious, well-funded and building for the long-term.

You will join Arondite at a pivotal moment in the company's journey. Our company is being built by exceptional people who find high-impact and technically challenging work engaging and exciting, and who consistently deliver outsized impact. If you are motivated by our mission and if you want to be part of a growing team of outstanding people, then we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Arondite is looking for a strategic and hands-on Finance Director to lead our financial operations and planning. You will be responsible for building a world-class finance function that supports our growth, ensures financial discipline, and enables long-term success.

You'll work closely with the executive team to shape financial strategy, manage investor relations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards. You'll also help build scalable systems and processes to support a fast-growing, high-performance technology company.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial strategy, planning, and forecasting
• Managing budgeting, reporting, and compliance processes
• Building and mentoring a high-performing finance team
• Overseeing cash flow, capital allocation, and risk management
• Supporting fundraising, governance, and investor communications
• Implementing scalable financial systems and controls
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards
• Experience in tech, defence, or high-growth sectors preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach to solving complex financial challenges

• Experience working with venture-backed startups
• Familiarity with financial modelling and scenario planning
• Exposure to international finance and multi-entity structures
• Experience with cashflow management strategies

Note: We want Arondite to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We don't expect everyone to have experience across each of these areas. Please apply even if you only partially fulfil this list.

Security clearance

We believe in working closely with defence customers. As a result, this role will require the individual to hold a clearance or be willing to undergo UK security vetting to Security Check (SC) or above. This normally requires having continuous residency in the UK for at least 5 years.

Office vs Hybrid working

We are focused on building a positive, collaborative engineering-driven culture. We therefore believe in making the office a friendly, comfortable and fun place to be, and we try to work from the office where possible. Of course, there are times when it makes sense for you to work from home and that's OK. You may also need to travel to visit customers, depending on your role. But in general you should only apply to join Arondite if you're excited to come into the office and work in person by default.

Application process

• CV submission with initial questions
• Introductory Teams call (30 mins)
• In-person interview (1-2 hours)
• Final interview with one of Arondite's Founders (30 mins)

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary
• Generous equity in EMI share options in a well-funded and growing startup
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Free meals daily in the office
• Private health and dental insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation support
• Visa sponsorship for extremely strong candidates
• Access to any resources, equipment and training that you need to do your job in a world-class way
• The opportunity to work with and learn from exceptional colleagues with excellent academic experience and deep industry knowledge