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Join the API Revolution at Gravitee-Where Innovation Meets Growth

Since our beginnings in 2015, Gravitee has grown into a global force, recognized as a 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for API Management. What started with four developers challenging the complexities of APIs has evolved into a revolutionary platform powering API and event stream ecosystems worldwide. We're driving digital transformation for top enterprises, from Michelin to Roche to Blue Yonder and beyond, offering unmatched control over APIs and event streams.

Our rapid growth and leadership in API management are fuelled by our team's commitment to excellence and our core values:

• Passion: We bring excitement to everything we do, constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
• Hold Nothing Back: We go above and beyond to help customers and teammates succeed, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
• Professionalism: We believe in clear, respectful communication and prioritize the needs of our team and customers.

Join us on this journey. Be part of a team that's redefining what's possible in API management, and shaping the future of digital transformation. The possibilities are endless-be a part of the revolution!

THE ROLE & WHY IT EXISTS

Gravitee is taking APIs to the next level - we are the premier, open source API platform and we want everyone to know how amazing our software is. To make this happen, we are looking for someone passionate, curious and ambitious. This is where you come in.

As Finance Director - EMEA, you'll play a pivotal role in scaling our financial infrastructure, governance, and insights across the EMEA region.

You will lead end-to-end financial control, reporting, and compliance functions, while partnering cross-functionally to support Gravitee's commercial and strategic decisions. You will work hand-in-hand with the Global Associate Finance Director to deliver transformation initiatives and system automation across global operations.

This is a hands-on, leadership-level position for a finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environments.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Your daily to-do list will feature some or all of the following, but is not limited to:

• Own financial operations and leadership for the EMEA region, covering all entities and reporting obligations.
• Deliver accurate, timely monthly closes (target: 5-day close) through automation, documentation, and accountability.
• Lead statutory and tax compliance across UK and EMEA jurisdictions, including VAT, sales tax, and corporate tax filings.
• Overseeaudits, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and multi-currency consolidations.
• Design and enforce robust internal controls, standardised accounting policies, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with the Global Associate Finance Director on:
- NetSuite and SpenDesk implementations
- Cross-entity automation of financial data and reporting
- Consolidated global dashboards and controls
• Build and manage a lean, high-performing finance team or outsourced partner model for regional delivery.
• Provide commercial finance support to Sales, HR, and department heads across EMEA.
• Prepare insightful management reporting and lead variance analysis for CFO/Board packs.
• Champion continuous process improvement across accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and expenses.
• Collaborate with the CFO on cash flow, treasury planning, and fundraising readiness.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS The right candidate will possess at least the following skills, if not more:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (Big 4 background preferred).
• 5-7+ years of SaaS scale-up experience with at least 2-3 years in a Finance
Director or senior leadership capacity
• Strong track record in:
- Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation
- Post-acquisition integration
- Compliance across UK, EMEA, IFRS/US GAAP
• Experienced in financial systems transformation (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Pigment)
• Hands-on knowledge of:
- Payroll across multiple jurisdictions
- Automate tools (Power BI, G-Accon, etc)
- Expense sytems (SpenDesk, Navan, Expensify)

TEAM COLLABORATION

This role is central to Gravitee's finance leadership team.

• Work closely with the Global Associate Finance Director, aligning on global strategy, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Partner with the CFO on transformation, capital efficiency, and fundraising readiness.
• Support wider stakeholders including People, Legal, Revenue, and Sales Ops with timely financial insights and support.

AT GRAVITEE, YOU'LL GET...

• Excellent medical coverage to keep your body and mind healthy
• 25 days holiday/vacation in addition to in-country national holidays
• Nest Pension enrolment 3% employer 5% employee contribution
• Stock option plan for employees
• 3 mental health days per year with an allowance toward a mood-boosting activity of your choice
• Birthday off to celebrate your dayLearn and grow with our professional development allowance to be used to benefit your career
• Learn and grow with our professional development allowance to be used to benefit your career
• Quarterly outings and an annual off-site in an exciting location!
• Hybrid culture with 3 days in the London office with options to go in to an office in one of our hubs
• Ability to work for one of the fastest-growing companies and alongside some of the most talented people in the API technology sector
• A meaningful, progressive, global company culture that is as fun as it is hardworking
• Endless growth opportunities

At Gravitee, no employee or applicant will be treated less favorably on the grounds of their sex, marital status, race, color, nationality or ethnic or national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or religion or belief.

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