Finance Director

Ad Warrior; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Glasgow seeks a Finance Director to lead financial management and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance leadership within a SaaS environment, proficient in financial modeling and risk management. This role will drive sustainable growth and optimize revenue retention through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant necessary.
• Experience in senior finance roles required.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles.
• Ability to link financial insight to business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to develop growth strategy.
• Lead all aspects of financial planning and reporting.
• Drive pricing strategies and profitability improvements.
• Implement strong internal controls and risk management.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Proven experience in finance leadership

Understanding of SaaS metrics

Commercially astute

Hands-on and adaptable

Tech-savvy

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Glasgow • Salary: Competitive • Vacancy Type: Permanent

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.