Jobs in Guildford, United Kingdom

Gatekeeper is the ONLY unified contract & third-party-risk management platform that protects compliance-centric organisations by delivering company-wide control to reduce risk and cost. Powered by our AI engine, LuminIQ, we embed risk checks, accelerate contracting, and surface savings in one platform—helping lean teams stay compliant, efficient, and audit-ready.

Gatekeeper has consistently achieved significant, profitable growth YoY, with our customer base including Ford, The Telegraph, Autotrader, SumUp, Crocs and Funding Circle.

Due to our strong global growth and private equity investment from Vista Equity Partners we are looking for an experienced, hands-on and highly collaborative VP of Finance with SaaS-specific finance experience to oversee all of Gatekeeper’s financial operations, providing support across areas from accounting and departmental budgets, to banking operations, cash flow and risk management.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, this person will be a key member of the Executive Team and hold responsibility for the financial operations for the company. In partnership with management, this person will develop the company’s financial plan and reconcile all the potential business directions into a set of key objectives. This role supports business growth through a combination of building best-in-class scalable systems and processes, the application of technology (inclusive of Generative AI) to drive productivity, as well as hiring top-performing employees to support Gatekeeper’s scaling and growth.

Note: This is a fully remote position, open only to applicants based in the UK.

In this role, you will:

• Drive Financial Leadership - Shape Gatekeeper’s financial strategy, focusing on long-term planning, investment decisions, and capital structure optimisation to support the company's growth and sustainability.
• Own the company’s management and statutory accounts and be responsible for introducing robust processes and frameworks
• Lead financial analysis and share the output with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and investors, guiding long-term growth plans and pairing with near-term required resources (e.g., hiring which roles / by when) and progress (achievement of critical leading indicator milestones)
• Oversee day-to-day operations and individuals responsible for:
• Reconciliation
• Renewal management
• Revenue collection
• Payroll
• Revenue recognition
• Collections & Aged Debt
• Cash flow management
• Budget & forecasting
• Manage the relationship with the current outsourced provider of accounting services, overseeing the scope and quality of the output
• Work as needed directly with our investors to deliver on the appropriate financial reporting requirements
• Build an in-house Finance team that will support the business as we scale, leveraging AI tooling & enablement software to multiply the efficiency of each team member
• Ensure accurate financial reporting data
• Oversee audit and financial risk management
• Facilitate long-term growth and success as a partner and thought partner in operational and commercial issues, in collaboration with the entire management team (e.g., contract terms, pricing structures, talent investments / enablement).
• Introduce and oversee industry best practice financial processes using advanced technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Provide data-driven recommendations for short and long-term growth plans
• Establish and monitor key financial performance indicators that align with Gatekeeper's strategic goals and objectives
• Maintain a keen understanding of evolving SaaS financial metrics and market dynamics, applying this knowledge to Gatekeeper's financial strategies

• An experienced software Financial leader, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience scaling SaaS companies
• Experienced in working in a Private Equity environment, including leading board interactions
• Demonstrable experience as a senior leader within a successful Finance team
• Fluent in SaaS financials and metrics
• Experience in scaling SaaS companies from $10m in ARR to $30m and beyond
• Familiar with multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional considerations in Finance and Operations
• Maintains a ‘hands-on’ approach, taking ownership of key workstreams and processes
• A natural team player and lifetime learner
• Proactive in seeking solutions, driving innovation and implementing change
• Someone who loves solving complex problems
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• An excellent communicator, spoken and written
• Able to work with an agile, highly distributed team
• Have a sense of humour and lust for life

• 100% remote working: live anywhere in the UK, no offices and no commute
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Private health cover
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Learning & Development opportunities for lifelong learners
• Technology: we provide everything you need to do your best work
• Gatekeeper for Good: Match funding to support non-profit organisations in your local community
• Gatekeeper retreats

We live by our company vision and values. If these ring true to you, then we’d like to talk to you.

Gatekeeper offers a diverse and multicultural working environment, currently spanning 15 countries. We respect each other’s differences and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.