Financial Director

JR United Kingdom; North East; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business seeks a qualified Financial Director. The role involves overseeing financial operations, implementing systems for performance enhancement, and requires substantial international experience in financial management. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a fully remote setting with occasional meetings in London, emphasizing the need for a high-energy candidate capable of driving financial success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of international financial experience, ideally in technology.
• Experience with UK and US tax systems required.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with proactive business management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational functions related to compliance and financial reporting.
• Produce management accounts and handle cash control for multiple entities.
• Manage payroll and ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Tax Management

Cash Flow Management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant

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Financial Director, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Client:

Watsham Consulting

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are delighted to be leading the search for a Qualified Finance Director on behalf of a growing SaaS business with presence in the UK, USA, Australia, and Europe.

Working closely with the Group CEO and UK Managing Director, the Finance Director will be the financial lead for the business, running day-to-day operations and providing detailed analysis to enable critical decision-making. The Finance Director is required to streamline group reporting and consolidation and implement new systems to enhance operational performance.

The role is fully remote with occasional meetings in London. We’re seeking a high-energy qualified Accountant with experience in adding tangible commercial value in scaling international SaaS or technology businesses with an ARR/MRR focus.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute day-to-day operational functions (compliance, tax, and financial reporting)
• Present monthly board pack to the SLT and investors
• Manage all aspects of invoicing and contract renewals with the administrative support of an Accounts Assistant
• Produce management accounts and consolidation across multiple entities and in multiple currencies (reporting in GBP)
• Execute robust cash control through management of subscription invoicing, contract renewals, intercompany transactions, and debtors. Ensure there is always a real-time cash flow projection available to the SLT
• Manage and liaise with the payroll bureau for all amendments for the monthly salary run. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and prepare the monthly reconciliation for Group CEO approval
• File all regulatory requirements and tax returns for all legal entities

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of international financial experience in the technology industry
• Must have UK and US tax experience
• Independent thinker who proactively manages all financial aspects of the business
• Strong entrepreneur with ability to interact with customers and prospects to negotiate terms when necessary
• Self-starter who brings solutions to SLT to improve all aspects of the business