Senior Finance Manager (£65k-£80k) at Focaldata.com

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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Title

Senior Finance Manager

Salary

£65k-£80k

Company

Focaldata.com – AI-powered research technology platform

Job Description

As the first dedicated finance leader for a high‑growth scale‑up generating £9m revenue, you will own the entire finance function end‑to‑end. Reporting to the leadership team, you’ll transition from a departing Director to shape financial operations, provide commercial insights, and build the robust systems required to support global expansion across 130+ markets.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

  • Take full ownership of a function at the #1 fastest‑growing research company in the UK according to the Financial Times.
  • Work with a prestigious global client base including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, New Balance, and Estée Lauder.
  • Lead the modernization of finance by using AI and automation to build a lean, data‑driven operation rather than just maintaining legacy processes.

What you will do

  • Manage end‑to‑end finance operations including month‑end close, payroll, tax compliance, and oversight of external advisors.
  • Drive strategic planning through 3‑statement modeling, rolling forecasts, and scenario analysis for hiring and pricing decisions.
  • Partner with leadership to deliver investor‑ready reporting, board materials, and commercial deal support to fuel continued growth.

The ideal candidate

  • Has 4+ years of experience in commercial finance or FP&A, specifically within a fast‑paced startup or scale‑up environment.
  • Demonstrates advanced financial modelling skills including sensitivity analysis and the ability to translate complex data into actionable narratives.
  • Possesses a builder mindset with experience managing finance tech stacks like QuickBooks or Datarails and a drive to automate manual workflows.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026