PE-Backed SaaS CFO & Finance Director for Growth

MDM Resourcing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed SaaS company in Manchester is seeking an experienced CFO to drive commercial strategy and operational excellence. This hands-on role involves long-term planning, oversight of financial operations, and building advanced financial models tied to SaaS metrics. The ideal candidate is an ACA qualified accountant, comfortable working at the board level while also diving deep into data analysis. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate a lean, growth-focused environment.

Benefits

Generous exit bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced in financial leadership across UK and US operations.
• Ability to build advanced models and forecasts based on SaaS metrics.
• Collaborative partner with credibility to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy and operational discipline.
• Oversee accounting, board reporting, and compliance.
• Partner with sales and marketing to optimize pricing strategies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Data analysis

SaaS financial metrics

Commercial strategy

Board level experience

Education

ACA qualified accountant

Job description

A leading private equity-backed SaaS company in Manchester is seeking an experienced CFO to drive commercial strategy and operational excellence. This hands-on role involves long-term planning, oversight of financial operations, and building advanced financial models tied to SaaS metrics. The ideal candidate is an ACA qualified accountant, comfortable working at the board level while also diving deep into data analysis. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate a lean, growth-focused environment.