SaaS Finance Lead | AI-Driven FP&A & Growth

GDS Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to Chairman

Ownership of key AI projects

Bristol office-based role

Senior leadership collaboration

Job summary

GDS Group is seeking a Senior Finance Manager based in Bristol to own end-to-end forecasting for GDS & Jugo, driving AI and automation in the finance function. You will lead the Jugo finance, producing management accounts, building models, and supporting commercial decisions at leadership level.

The role demands ACA/ACCA/CIMA, strong FP&A, and SaaS finance experience, with robust controls, UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and Excel prowess.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience applying AI/automation to finance processes.
• Experience with SaaS or tech businesses and recurring revenue models.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the full P&L and balance sheet for the Jugo entity.
• Produce monthly management accounts with commentary for leadership.
• Build and maintain financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive AI and automation initiatives across the finance function.
• Support year-end accounts and statutory audit processes.

Skills

FP&A

SaaS metrics

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Communication

Automation tools

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

GDS Group is seeking a Senior Finance Manager based in Bristol to own end-to-end forecasting for GDS & Jugo, driving AI and automation in the finance function. You will lead the Jugo finance, producing management accounts, building models, and supporting commercial decisions at leadership level.

The role demands ACA/ACCA/CIMA, strong FP&A, and SaaS finance experience, with robust controls, UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and Excel prowess.