Remote-First Financial Director (US IPO Readiness)

ISpeedToLead Inc.; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Flexible hours

Salary above market average

15 vacation days + 5 sick days

Courses and growth resources

Job summary

iSpeedToLead, a fast-growing AI-powered startup, seeks a Financial Director to own the finance function with a strong focus on the US market. You’ll keep numbers accurate, compliant, and decision-ready as we scale, laying the foundation for IPO readiness.

You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and executive reporting (P&L, cash, balance sheet), and partner with US accountants/advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance. Remote-first with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in senior finance roles (Finance Director / Head of Finance / CFO-level scope).
• Strong hands-on expertise with the US market - finance, accounting, tax, and regulatory basics.
• Proven experience supporting IPO or pre-IPO processes (reporting, audit readiness, controls).
• Background in a fast-growing IT company or startup environment with high speed and constant change.
• Confident financial modeling and analysis skills in Excel / Google Sheets.
• Practical experience using AI tools to automate reporting, analysis, and finance workflows.
• English level: Upper-Intermediate+ (daily use with US partners, documentation, and external advisors).

Responsibilities

• Own company-wide financial management with a focus on US operations and compliance
• Build and maintain executive-level reporting across P&L, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet
• Manage cash flow, runway, and the payment calendar to keep the business stable and scalable
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support growth decisions
• Partner with external US accountants, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Drive IPO / pre-IPO readiness by improving reporting quality, controls, and financial discipline
• Work closely with leadership and business teams to evaluate investments, expansion plans, and cost efficiency

Skills

Finance leadership

US market experience

Financial modeling

Excel / Google Sheets

Strategic thinking

Tools

AI tools

Job description

iSpeedToLead, a fast-growing AI-powered startup, seeks a Financial Director to own the finance function with a strong focus on the US market. You’ll keep numbers accurate, compliant, and decision-ready as we scale, laying the foundation for IPO readiness.

You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and executive reporting (P&L, cash, balance sheet), and partner with US accountants/advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance. Remote-first with flexible hours.