Interim Finance Director | AI SaaS Scale-Up | 6-Month Contract

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent AI SaaS Scale-Up in Cambridge is seeking an Interim Finance Director for a 6-Month contract to lead a finance team and establish a robust FP&A function. The ideal candidate will possess ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, with a strong background in commercial finance and leadership within dynamic environments. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact the company's growth trajectory as it leverages its recent funding to enhance its market presence.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in leadership roles within Start-Ups or Scale-Ups.
• Strong FP&A background with experience in process efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Managing a finance team of 4 with a focus on financial systems automation.
• Owning the FP&A function and setting revenue forecasts.
• Developing KPIs for the executive team and improving internal controls.

Skills

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Process improvement

Commercial acumen

Financial controls

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

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31.05.2025

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Interim Finance Director | AI SaaS Scale-Up | 6-Month Contract

Harmonic are delighted to be working with an AI/SaaS Scale-Up to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Director on an initial 6-Month contract. Our client has received significant funding (circa £50m) over the last 2 years which has led to a rapidly growing head count within the finance department.

The Client

Our client has developed a powerful SaaS product which is utilised by large corporations in the Financial Services space. They have integrated AI into their services which has seen significant growth in customers over the past 12 months. They are a leader in their market, and have employees spread across the UK and US, with the majority of their Finance team being located in the UK.

The Role

This role comes with the responsibility of managing a Finance team of 4, with a large focus on automating finance systems and ensuring the FP&A function is robust and future proof. The successful candidate must have a broad range skills and be able to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The contract will run for an initial 6-Month period, with the potential for this to become a permanent position.

Duties

• Owning the financial modelling and business partnering with the product and client engagement teams.
• Manage accounting function and make continuous process improvements.
• Support the Senior Leadership team with strategic decisions using key financial insights.
• Have ownership of the FP&A function, setting up both long & short-term revenue forecasts.
• Develop and present KPI’s to the executive team.
• Continuously improve and develop internal controls.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Qualified
• Previous experience leading Finance teams.
• Commercial acumen and a strong FP&A Background.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and audit.
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a rapidly growing Start-Up or Scale-Up.
• High level of communication skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and partner with stakeholders.
• Background in improving internal processes and efficiencies.

Bonus Experience

• Experience in a B2B SaaS Scale-Up with high value, low volume model.
• Previously led a Start up between Series-A and Series-C

Location: Hybrid, London HQ. Open to remote options.

If this is something of interest, please apply online.

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