Finance Director

AD WARRIOR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech and data SME in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial strategies and operations. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, particularly within a SaaS environment. This role involves driving financial planning, governance, and transformation initiatives to ensure sustainable growth. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance leadership roles.
• Proven track record in a high-growth technology or SaaS environment.
• Strong grasp of financial principles and SaaS business models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of the business.
• Drive commercial insight for strategic decision-making.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Proven experience in senior finance leadership

Strong understanding of SaaS metrics

Commercially astute link financial insight to strategy

Tech-savvy with automation and data-led decision-making

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Job description

Finance Director

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Our client is an 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. Owing to retirement, they are seeking a Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, operational performance and growth strategy of the business.

This role would be ideally suited to a commercially driven candidate who is focused on taking the next step in the progression of their career and moving into a senior leadership role.

The Role

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 senior 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.