Finance Director

Finance Director, London, SaaS, £120k

We are supporting a PE-backed SaaS business entering a critical scale-up phase. With strong product-market fit and ambitious growth targets, they are seeking a Finance Director to professionalise the finance function, act as a true business partner to the CEO and PE sponsors, and help drive value creation.

This is a senior, hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is comfortable building from first principles, and can balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team on strategy, growth initiatives, pricing, and investment decisionsLead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range modelling aligned to the PE value creation planSupport fundraising, refinancing, and exit planning (data room readiness, due diligence, investor materials)Provide clear, insightful reporting to the Board and PE stakeholders, including KPI dashboards and performance commentaryOwn the end-to-end finance function: management accounts, statutory accounts, cash flow, tax, and auditEnsure robust financial controls, processes, and systems appropriate for a PE-backed environmentOversee revenue recognition (SaaS / subscription models), ARR/MRR reporting, churn, cohort analysis, and unit economicsManage relationships with auditors, advisors, banks, and PE operating partnersLead improvements to finance systems, tools, and data (e.g. accounting software, FP&A tools, CRM integrations)Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and international expansion where relevantEnsure accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making across the businessBuild, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team (or operate lean and hands-on initially)Set standards for excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within finance

Candidate Profile

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior finance leader in a SaaS or subscription-based businessStrong exposure to PE-backed environments (or similar investor-led, high-growth settings)Deep understanding of SaaS metrics: ARR, MRR, churn, LTV/CAC, cohort analysisComfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a scaling businessExperience supporting PE transactions, refinancing, or exitsBackground in a startup or scale-up rather than large corporationExperience implementing or upgrading finance systems