Scaleup CFO – AI-Driven B2B SaaS (Series B)

Zanda; England; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Zanda is partnering with a high growth AI‑driven B2B SaaS business to identify an accomplished scale‑up CFO. Reporting to the CEO and working with the board, the CFO will lead the finance function, champion strategic finance and FP&A, and partner across go‑to‑market and product to drive growth toward £30m ARR.

You will benchmark the finance function, build investor‑grade reporting, prepare for fundraising and a potential exit, and establish rigorous processes while maintaining an entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• : Previous CFO within a VC/PE backed SaaS / technology business.
• Experience scaling a business through a high growth phase (c. £10m → £30m+ ARR).
• Strong commercial finance mindset, with the ability to partner across go-to-market and product functions
• Experience preparing for, or executing, an exit or liquidity event is highly desirable
• Proven ability to build credibility with investors, boards and senior stakeholders
• Hands‑on, pragmatic operator comfortable working in a founder‑led environment
• Naturally inquisitive, data‑driven, and able to translate financial insight into strategic decision making

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO across growth, capital allocation and key business decisions
• Building and strengthening investor-grade reporting, forecasting and financial infrastructure
• Owning FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting and long range planning to support scaling the business towards £30m ARR
• Driving commercial insight across the business, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing and Product to improve performance and efficiency
• Supporting investor relations, board reporting and external stakeholder management
• Preparing the business for a future fundraising and exit readiness, including building the financial narrative and ensuring operational readiness
• Introducing operational rigor, processes and discipline while maintaining a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture
• Enhancing data integrity and building a robust SaaS metrics framework (CAC, LTV, retention, payback)
• Supporting strategic initiatives including pricing, revenue optimisation and margin improvement

Skills

Strategic finance

FP&A

Investor relations

Commercial finance

Data-driven

Job description

Zanda is partnering with a high growth AI‑driven B2B SaaS business to identify an accomplished scale‑up CFO. Reporting to the CEO and working with the board, the CFO will lead the finance function, champion strategic finance and FP&A, and partner across go‑to‑market and product to drive growth toward £30m ARR.

You will benchmark the finance function, build investor‑grade reporting, prepare for fundraising and a potential exit, and establish rigorous processes while maintaining an entrepreneurial