Strategic Finance Director – PE-Backed SaaS (Exit Ready)

Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A rapidly scaling SaaS company is seeking a Finance Director to lead strategic financial initiatives and drive growth. This role offers a remote-first work environment with occasional visits to London. The ideal candidate will have senior finance leadership experience in PE-backed sectors and will take ownership of forecasting, reporting, and value-creation plans. Join an organization committed to inclusive workplace practices.

Qualifications

  • Senior finance leadership in PE-backed tech or high-growth B2B SaaS or subscription business.
  • Experience in transaction processes (FDD/exit readiness).
  • Strong commercial finance skills (pricing, margins, forecasting).

Responsibilities

  • Lead forecasting, financial planning and performance management.
  • Deliver PE-quality monthly reporting packs and KPI dashboards.
  • Own the value-creation plan and drive EBITDA expansion (pricing, cost, efficiency).
  • Prepare for exit: FDD, QoE support, data room and investor-grade models.
  • Partner with Sales, Product and Operations to drive budget discipline.

Skills

Senior finance leadership in PE-backed tech or high-growth B2B SaaS
Experience in transaction processes (FDD/exit readiness)
Strong commercial finance skills (pricing, margins, forecasting)
Calm, credible and composed with investors and partners
Hands-on operator comfortable with pace and detail

Job description

A rapidly scaling SaaS company is seeking a Finance Director to lead strategic financial initiatives and drive growth. This role offers a remote-first work environment with occasional visits to London. The ideal candidate will have senior finance leadership experience in PE-backed sectors and will take ownership of forecasting, reporting, and value-creation plans. Join an organization committed to inclusive workplace practices.
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