Finance Director

Ad Warrior Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven SME in Glasgow seeks a Finance Director to oversee all financial aspects and drive commercial success. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in SaaS environments, focused on strategic growth and operational excellence. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the leadership team to shape financial strategy and ensure sustainable growth through effective financial management and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong leadership experience in high-growth technology.
• Proven skills in financial planning, SaaS business models, and operational finance.
• Ability to navigate complex financial regulations and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's growth strategy with senior leadership.
• Lead financial planning and performance reporting.
• Drive pricing strategies and profitability improvements.
• Manage compliance with all financial regulations and controls.
• Lead and develop the finance and business services team.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in a finance leadership role

Understanding of SaaS metrics

Commercially astute

Hands-on and adaptable

Tech-savvy

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Ref: 409548

Salary: Competitive

Location: United Kingdom – Scotland – Strathclyde – Glasgow City – Glasgow

Type: Permanent

Posted: 04 November 2025

Closing date: 02 Dec 2025 23:59

Finance Director

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent

The company are a SME technology and data business with a portfolio of innovative SaaS products which supports or strategy of supply chain excellence between the private and public sector.

As an agile SME, they combine entrepreneurial spirit with strong technical expertise, delivering solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

The Role

They are recruiting for a Finance Director, owing to the planned retirement of their colleague. This role would be ideally suited a commercially driven individual who has been performing the role of a Senior Financial Controller (or equivalent), ideally operating within a SME technology led business, and who is focused on taking the next step in the progression of their career and moving into a Board level role. This role will have a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, operational performance and growth strategy of the business.

The Finance Director will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business and driving commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. This role goes beyond stewardship; this role will ensure sustainable growth through sound financial management, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute the company's growth strategy.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Ensure robust cashflow management, including SaaS recurring revenue recognition and subscription metrics.
• Oversee preparation of timely and accurate management accounts, board packs, and statutory reporting.

Commercial & Operational Finance

• Drive pricing strategies, margin analysis, and profitability improvement across the SaaS product portfolio.
• Provide insights into product performance, customer acquisition costs, and ROI on growth initiatives.
• Support sales and customer success teams with financial data to optimise revenue retention and growth.

Change & Transformation

• Drive fundamental change initiatives and lead on associated transformation projects.
• Embedding modern ways of including AI, automation, and data-led process improvements

Governance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax obligations, and statutory requirements.
• Implement strong internal controls, risk management frameworks, and scalable financial processes.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and investors.

Operational Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small but high-performing Finance and Business Services function.
• Instil a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial focus.

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or high-growth technology/SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, subscription business models, and revenue recognition principles.
• Commercially astute with the ability to link financial insight to business strategy.
• Hands‑on, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial SME setting.
• Tech‑savvy - embraces automation, AI, and data‑led decision‑making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at board level.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.