Finance Director | Seed | SaaS | Remote or Exeter

Zanda; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS startup based in Exeter seeks a Finance Director to drive financial strategy and manage all financial operations. Reporting directly to the Founder, this role requires experience in SaaS environments and a strong background in financial leadership. Ideal candidates will possess ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications and be prepared to build and lead a finance team as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification.
• Experience in SaaS startups and transitioning from Seed to Series A.
• Track record of working with board-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial activities, including cashflow and financial reporting.
• Responsible for monthly management reporting and forecasting.
• Support fundraising and managing investor relations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.

Who’s the business

Zanda is partnering with a rapidly growing Seed stage, SaaS business with an ARR of £1million based in Exeter. With a presence in the UK and US, they have received recent investment from VCs and are looking to hire their first Finance Director.

The Founder is looking for a Finance Director who can play a critical role in owning finance, shaping the strategy and partnering with the CEO and Leadership team. The business operates remotely, with a monthly meeting in Exeter (or you could be based in the office in Exeter on a hybrid basis.)

What experiences you will gain

• Reporting to the Founder and partnering with the Heads of Departments
• Managing all financial activities including transactional accounting, cashflow management, management accounts and financial reporting
• Responsible for the monthly management reporting including key SaaS metrics and budgeting and forecasting
• Producing financial analysis to support strategic decision making and investment opportunities and continually improving the financial models
• Managing the board reporting and Investor relations and supporting the fundraising process, working closely with the CEO and investors
• Providing financial leadership across the business, presenting, and communicating critical financial matters when required
• Introducing accurate and controlled systems and processes, focusing on scalability and efficiency
• Identifying and analysing market opportunities for business growth and supporting with the leadership team with key strategic decisions
• Managing the outsourced accounts team and as the company scales, building a high performing finance team in house

What background should you have before you press apply!

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience within a SaaS start up and experienced the journey from Seed to Series A
• Successful track record operating, partnering with and influencing board level stakeholders
• Highly analytical, with excellent financial modelling skills, strategic and a great communicator
• Excited to join a growing company with an entrepreneurial culture, rolling your sleeves up with a productive mindset