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About the Role

This is a commercially focused Finance Director role for a high-growth technology business based in London. You will combine strong financial expertise with sound judgment, commercial challenge, and a robust approach to risk and compliance, working closely with the founder and leadership team to shape the company's growth.

Responsibilities

Own the financial strategy, planning and performance of the business
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting
Provide clear commercial insight to the founder and leadership team
Act as a strong financial and commercial challenge to key business decisions
Identify, assess and manage financial, commercial and operational risk
Maintain robust financial controls, processes and governance
Take ownership of finance-related compliance and ensure appropriate standards are maintained as the business scales
Ensure the business has appropriate policies, controls and reporting in place
Build financial models to support strategic decisions and investment
Provide oversight of profitability, cash and business performance
Manage relationships with external accountants, advisers and other professional partners
Support the founder in making informed decisions while ensuring risks are properly understood
Help build the financial infrastructure required to support continued growth

Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally having trained within a leading professional services environment before gaining commercial experience in SaaS, ecommerce, technology or another high-growth business
Experience at FD, Financial Controller or a comparable senior finance level
Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capability
Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance
Experience identifying and managing business risk
The confidence to challenge founders and senior stakeholders when required
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance opportunity with risk
A technology-savvy mindset and genuine interest in how modern businesses operate
Experience working in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment
A hands-on approach, with the ability to move between strategic thinking and detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to make financial information clear and actionable

Skills

Financial strategy
Financial planning
Financial performance management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cash flow management
Financial reporting
Commercial insight
Risk management
Financial controls
Governance
Compliance
Financial modelling
Strategic decision support
Profitability analysis
Business performance analysis
Stakeholder management
Communication skills

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior finance level
Finance Director
Financial Controller

Education Level

ACA qualified
ACCA qualified

Salary/Compensations

Competitive package including equity

Benefits

Equity

About the Company

High-growth technology business
Growing technology business
Entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment

Equal Opportunity

Our client is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applications based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.