Finance & Operations Lead
Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
A high-growth SaaS business, backed by top-tier investors, is entering an exciting phase of scale. With strong momentum across its product offering and customer base, the company is now building out its in-house finance and operations capability.
This is a newly created, high-impact role reporting directly to the CEO, offering a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function while helping shape the operational infrastructure of the business.
You’ll be at the centre of decision-making, partnering with senior leadership and building a function from the ground up in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
This is a broad, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys operating across both strategic and operational finance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning month-end close, management accounts, and board-level reporting
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles
- Building and maintaining financial models, cash flow forecasts, and KPI reporting to aid strrategic decision-making
- Transitioning outsourced finance in-house (AP/AR, payroll, reporting)
- Designing and implementing scalable systems, processes, and controls
- Partnering with commercial teams on pricing, contracts, and revenue analysis
- Supporting investor reporting and strategic initiatives
- Overseeing operational areas including entity management, suppliers, and insurance
About You
We’re looking for a high-potential, commercially minded finance professional ready to step into a broader leadership role earlier in their career.
You will likely have:
- ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification, ideally Big 4 trained
- 1–3 years’ post-qualified experience in industry
- Experience within a high-growth, SaaS, or technology-led environment
- Strong financial modelling, reporting, and business partnering skills
- A hands-on, “roll up your sleeves” mindset with the ability to operate across multiple disciplines
- Commercial awareness and confidence working with senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex financial information
Why Apply?
- Genuine ownership of the finance function from day one
- Direct exposure to CEO, leadership team, and board
- High-growth environment with strong potential to become FD/CFO
- Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
- Hybrid working with a collaborative, high-performing culture
If you’re an ambitious finance professional looking to accelerate your career in a fast-scaling business, this is a standout opportunity to step into a role with real breadth, visibility, and impact.
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