Finance Director

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing SaaS firm based in the UK is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function and partner with the CEO and stakeholders during a critical scale-up phase. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing finance in SaaS environments, bring expertise in PE transactions, and be experienced in developing and leading high-performing finance teams. This senior role demands a blend of strategic and operational capabilities to drive value creation and ensure robust financial management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior finance leader in a SaaS or subscription-based business.
• Strong exposure to PE-backed environments or similar high-growth settings.
• Experience supporting PE transactions, refinancing, or exits.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO on strategy and growth initiatives.
• Lead financial planning and budgeting aligned to the PE value creation plan.
• Own the end-to-end finance function including management and statutory accounts.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

SaaS metrics (ARR, MRR)

Building high-performing teams

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

e.accounting software

FP&A tools

Job description

Finance Director, London, SaaS, £120k

We are supporting a PE-backed SaaS business entering a critical scale-up phase. With strong product-market fit and ambitious growth targets, they are seeking a Finance Director to professionalise the finance function, act as a true business partner to the CEO and PE sponsors, and help drive value creation.

This is a senior, hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is comfortable building from first principles, and can balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team on strategy, growth initiatives, pricing, and investment decisions
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range modelling aligned to the PE value creation plan
• Support fundraising, refinancing, and exit planning (data room readiness, due diligence, investor materials)
• Provide clear, insightful reporting to the Board and PE stakeholders, including KPI dashboards and performance commentary
• Own the end‑to‑end finance function: management accounts, statutory accounts, cash flow, tax, and audit
• Ensure robust financial controls, processes, and systems appropriate for a PE‑backed environment
• Oversee revenue recognition (SaaS / subscription models), ARR/MRR reporting, churn, cohort analysis, and unit economics
• Manage relationships with auditors, advisors, banks, and PE operating partners
• Lead improvements to finance systems, tools, and data (e.accounting software, FP&A tools, CRM integrations)
• Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and international expansion where relevant
• Ensure accurate, timely financial information to support decision‑making across the business
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing finance team (or operate lean and hands‑on initially)
• Set standards for excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within finance

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior finance leader in a SaaS or subscription‑based business
• Strong exposure to PE‑backed environments (or similar investor‑led, high‑growth settings)
• Deep understanding of SaaS metrics: ARR, MRR, churn, LTV/CAC, cohort analysis
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a scaling business
• Experience supporting PE transactions, refinancing, or exits
• Background in a startup or scale‑up rather than large corporation
• Experience implementing or upgrading finance systems