Non-Executive Director, Audit and Risk Committee

Alfa Financial Software; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Alfa Financial Software, a FTSE 250 company, seeks a Non-Executive Director to chair the Audit and Risk Committee and provide independent oversight at board level. You will work closely with the founder Executive Chairman, CEO and CFO to guide strategy and governance for a leading SaaS provider in asset finance.

You will bring Chartered accounting credentials, recent CFO/Finance Director or audit-partner experience, and a proven ability to oversee financial reporting in a publicly listed

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Has served as CFO or Finance Director, or as an audit partner, within the last five years
• Demonstrates integrity and independence
• Excellent communicator with ability to articulate complex ideas
• Strong strategic and governance capabilities
• Experience leading at board level for publicly listed companies
• Proven track record chairing an Audit Committee in a listed environment
• Extensive leadership in financial services and software industries
• Deep understanding of financial reporting for software/SaaS businesses

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight as a Non-Executive Director and chair the Audit and Risk Committee
• Collaborate with founder Executive Chairman, CEO and CFO to guide strategic decisions
• Oversee financial reporting, internal controls and risk management for the board
• Ensure high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Lead board discussions on strategic priorities and shareholder value

Skills

Finance qualifications

Audit committee chair

Board experience

Public company governance

Independence

Effective communication

Collaborative mindset

Financial reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership experience

Fintech/Software sector

People leadership

Audit experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Alfa Financial Software, a FTSE 250 company, is the premier provider of software to the asset finance industry, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional delivery to our customers. Our flagship SaaS platform, Alfa Systems, is trusted by the leading providers of auto and equipment finance globally.

We are seeking a Non-Executive Director to join our Board and to chair the Audit and Risk Committee. As a Non-Executive Director, you will play a crucial role in providing independent oversight and guidance, working closely with our founder Executive Chairman, our CEO, CFO and other board members.

Your expertise will be instrumental in driving our strategic vision, enhancing shareholder value, and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance. As Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee you will lead the Board’s oversight of financial reporting, internal control and risk management and audit.

What we’re looking for:

• Financial qualifications and experience: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who has served as Chief Financial Officer or Finance Director, or as an audit partner, within the last five years.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively with other board members, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Integrity and Independence: Demonstrates high ethical standards and the ability to provide independent judgment.
• Effective Communicator: Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a dynamic and evolving industry landscape.
• Strategic Acumen: Proven ability to contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at a senior level.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to interpret complex financial information with experience in financial reporting for public companies.
• Proven track record of strategic leadership and board experience in publicly listed companies.
• Prior experience as a Non-Executive Director and audit committee member in a listed environment.
• Strong financial acumen and regulatory knowledge including recent and relevant financial experience.
• Extensive leadership experience within the financial services industry
• Deep understanding of financial technology.
• Deep understanding of the software industry including financial reporting for software and SaaS businesses.
• Deep understanding of software delivery as part of complex business change projects.
• Deep understanding of people leadership within software, systems integration consultancy or professional services.
• Experience of chairing an Audit Committee.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the long-term success of a leading provider of financial software, we would love to hear from you.