Finance Director

Credit Benchmark; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Benchmark is seeking a Finance Director in London to lead financial operations and strategy for a fast-growing B2B SaaS company. This role involves collaborating with executive teams, driving financial planning, and managing finances across multiple regions. Applicants should have significant experience in finance leadership within the technology space, displaying analytical and strategic capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive holiday package

Private health insurance via Vitality

Company pension plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of post-qualified experience.
• Experience in a finance leadership role within a high-growth SaaS or FinTech company.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS metrics (e.g., ARR, LTV/CAC).
• Familiarity with UK taxation and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the financial strategy in alignment with company goals.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reports.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity planning.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Analytical

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Stellar academic qualifications from a leading university

Tools

ERP/finance systems (e.g., Xero, NetSuite)

Job description

Join our team of technology, financial services and data experts.

Credit Benchmark is a prominent provider of financial data and analytics solutions, providing its proprietary services to many sophisticated financial corporations and businesses around the world. Credit Benchmark partners with many blue chip global financial institutions to create its unique Credit Consensus Ratings, which represents the consensus credit risk views of such institutions on over 100k businesses around the world, many of whom are private businesses where no other sources of credit risk data exist.

Headquartered in London, with operations in New York and Bangalore, we are a fast growing B2B SaaS company. We are backed by leading investors such as Index Ventures, Balderton Capital and prominent finance industry veterans.

Our Finance function is growing and we are looking for a full-time Finance Director to join our London office. The role is predominantly on-site, with some flexibility for remote working to be discussed.

The role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Finance Director with scale up SaaS experience, reporting directly to the CEO. The hire will lead the finance operations and drive the financial planning, reporting and control functions of the company on at a global level: we have operations in UK, US and India, and provide our data services globally.

This is a great opportunity to join a high profile, fast growing organisation that provides a valued service to blue chip customers. You’ll also partner with all teams across our three offices, gaining unique insight into various areas of the business. There will be the opportunity to help grow and expand the finance function as part of this, and work on transformative projects.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Planning

• Develop and lead the financial strategy in alignment with company goals.
• Own the FP&A process, including budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial modelling.
• Support the CEO and executive team with data-driven insights and scenario planning for strategic decisions.
• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, board reports and investor updates.
• Work closely with Commercial team to record and report commercial KPIs, including revenue and retention figures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity planning.
• Manage the running and improvement of both accounts receivable and payable processes.
• Implement robust internal controls and financial policies in line with best practices.
• Working with HR on payroll, incentives and benefits administration and processing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Manage relationships with banks, external auditors, accountants and tax advisers.
• Support capital raising efforts, including preparation of financial materials and due diligence.
• Serve as a financial liaison to the Board, shareholders, and potential investors.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team as the company scales.
• Mentor and develop finance staff and contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) from a leading practice, with minimum of 7 years of post-qualified experience.
• Proven experience in a finance leadership/management role within a high-growth SaaS or FinTech company.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS metrics (e.g., ARR, LTV/CAC, GRR/NRR churn) and subscription-based financial modelling.
• Familiarity with UK taxation and reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with a successful track record at operating and working with exec level partners.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and data-driven environment.
• Collaborative team player.
• Drive and determination to own and carry projects through execution.
• Intellectual curiosity and roll up sleeves approach to problem solving.
• Impeccable judgement and integrity.
• Experience in working with modern finance suites and tools, and MS Office suite.
• Strong technical skills – financial modelling, data analysis/presentation at a minimum.
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Experience with international expansion and multi-currency operations.
• Operating experience with US and India would be favourable.
• Familiarity with R&D tax credit application.
• Familiarity with managing benefit/incentive plans: commissions, stock options, pensions etc.
• Familiarity with ERP/finance systems (e.g., Xero, NetSuite) and SaaS analytics platforms.
• Stellar academic qualifications from a leading university
• Competitive holiday package
• Private health insurance via Vitality
• Company pension plan
• Cycle to work scheme

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Credit Benchmark, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our culture reflects the unique identities and perspectives of our team members.

We foster a mindful and respectful environment built on fairness, kindness, and authenticity. We support each other’s development and achievements and believe our diversity drives innovation and success.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete your application, interview, or employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].