VP Finance | SaaS scaleup

Up to £180k (depending on experience) + equity

Talentedge Exec are working with a high growth SaaS business on their #1 in finance opportunity.

It’s fair to say that we know the business incredibly well, having made numerous successful placements here over the years. They are the market-leaders in their field and have an international roster of clients ranging from fellow startups through to globally recognised brands across the UK & US.

In order to be successful, you will be a data-led and operationally focused individual who is capable of steering the company through continued international expansion, future fundraising activities and an eventual transaction.

Key responsibilities to include:

• Continue to build a finance function, capable of supporting fast-track international scale and expansion
• Lead on company-wide planning, strategy and investor relations
• Own KPI analysis (both financial and non financial), generating meaningful insights to drive business decision making (new product launches, geographical expansion, pricing etc)
• Have responsibility for statutory compliance and board reporting
• Operate as a trusted business partner to the CEO, Board and Investors
• Own relationships with external partners
• Develop, mentor and in time grow the finance function
• Qualified accountant with a strong academic background
• Experience as a Finance Director / VP Finance within a VC backed SaaS scaleup, ideally with US operations
• Analytical, mathematical and data driven in approach, with advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Ability to use data analytics and process automation tools is a must
• Experienced with building best-in-class finance functions, including people/systems/processes
• Exposure to successful fundraising activities (Series B and beyond)
• Strong people management skills, including advising, challenging and influencing stakeholders (CEO/Founder, Board, Investors)
• Accomplished and inspirational team leader