A fantastic opportunity to use your finance skills to drive this HR Tech business on their exciting journey as they shape the future of workplace culture.
Our Client
Our client helps organisations thrive through change by bringing clarity without complexity to how they listen, learn, and act.
Their AI-powered platform makes it easy for mid and large-sized companies to gather real-time employee feedback, uncover what truly matters, and focus on the actions that drive engagement, performance, and retention. Trusted across industries, they combine smart technology with a human approach - helping leaders make better decisions, faster.
With £12.5m funding raised and growing quickly, they are shaping the future of employee listening, and are looking for mission-driven people to join them!
The Role
As a hands-on, commercially minded FC, you’ll take ownership of the company’s internal financial operations and support the CFO in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives.
This role is central to ensuring accurate financial reporting, efficient financial processes, and robust planning to support decision-making across the business. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and bring both technical finance expertise and commercial acumen. Key responsibilities include:
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring strong financial control and compliance.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board packs, including KPIs.
- Lead statutory reporting, audit, tax filings, and liaison with external advisors.
- Maintain and enhance accounting systems and processes to support scalability.
FP&A and Business Partnering
- Develop and manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow modelling processes.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
- Partner with department heads to track performance against budgets and initiatives.
- Drive data-driven decision-making through dashboards and performance metrics.
Commercial & Contract Support
- Work closely with the CFO and sales teams on pricing, deal structuring, and customer contracts.
- Review and advise on commercial terms, revenue recognition, and margin impacts.
Strategic & M&A Support
- Assist the CFO in preparing materials for investors, lenders, and potential acquirers.
- Support financial due diligence, integration, and post-transaction activities as required.
- Contribute to scenario modelling and strategic financial analysis.
Leadership & Team Development
- Manage and mentor a small finance team of three (finance manager, FP&A manager, office manager).
- Ensure a high-performing, collaborative culture within the finance function.
- Support team development through coaching, clear goal setting, and feedback.
- Champion continuous improvement, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
About You ...
As FC you be able to demonstrate:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with progressive post-qualification experience.
- ‘In-house’ experience, ideally with a similar size B2B org (c£6m ARR).
- Proven track record in financial control, reporting, and operational finance.
- Experience leading small finance teams.
- Tech savvy; proficient with financial and other key systems and apps.
- A strong knowledge of Xero and Excel.
- Ability to analyse business performance and write clear, concise commentary.
- Commercially curious, detail-oriented, and analytically strong.
- Calm under pressure, with sound judgment and discretion.
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial setting.
- High integrity and professionalism, with strong communication and influencing skills.
Why you’ll love working with our client ...
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience plus share options, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
- Flexible working – the opportunity to split your time between home working and the Milton Keynes office (2 days/wk).The role can be worked over 30 hours or full-time.
- A dynamic and rewarding culture where everyone has a voice.
- Clear purpose – be part of building something which matters.
- Be the best you can be – there’s investment in your development to help you grow.
Excited to be part of something bigger?
If you’re motivated by growth, challenge and opportunity — and want to help shape the success of a forward-thinking, people-first tech business — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
Our client are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. They believe their team is stronger when it is diverse and inclusive.
They welcome applicants from all walks of life and hiring decisions are based on merit - regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status.
If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’re here to ensure a fair and accessible experience, removing barriers that may impede someone’s progress based on their unique circumstances.
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