Ready to make your mark? Join a high-growth HR Tech business on an exciting journey as they scale and shape the future of workplace culture.
Our Client
Our client is a dynamic, rapidly-growing HR Tech SaaS business, working with numerous large global brands. They help forward-thinking organisations to build great company cultures by gathering real-time feedback from their people, improve employee experience and build and increasing inclusivity. They analyse this feedback in real-time and guide managers to make smarter people decisions and retain their best talent.
They have a team of 72 including a tech team in Poland and are well funded by VCs to fuel their continued growth plans.
With a new international partnership, potential acquisitions and a new product due to be launched before Christmas this is an exciting time to join the business.
They are currently seeking an ambitious, commercially minded FC to join their UK team to join them on their growth journey.
The Role
Reporting into the CFO, with three direct reports, you will manage the day-to-day finances with autonomy.
Responsibilities will include:
- Ensure smooth running of the day-to-day accounting function, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and board pack including SaaS KPI’s
- Preparation of annual budget & monthly financial and cashflow forecasts
- Business partnering with different teams
- Manage statutory reporting e.g. prepare VAT returns
- Liaise with third party accountants for preparation of statutory accounts and tax filings.
- Manage statutory filings with Companies House and HMRC in conjunction with the Company’s accountants
- Customer contract management
- Supervision and development of one accountant, an FP&A manager and a general administrator.
The Candidate
You’ll be an all-rounder — commercial, proactive and comfortable working across all aspects of a fast-moving, growing business. From helping to produce and challenge forecasts to getting into the detail of figures, you’ll combine technical expertise with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
You will demonstrate the following:
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with ‘in-house’ experience
• Experience in a similar role within a similar sized operation (ARR c.£6.0m), ideally in a SaaS/tech business
• Experience of working in a VC or PE-backed business preferred
• Strong knowledge of Xero and Excel modelling techniques• Exposure to M&A an advantage
• Ability to analyse business performance and write clear, concise commentary
• High level of attention to detail; organised and trustworthy
• A safe pair of hands, able to support the business through a period of continued growth
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Experience of managing a finance function with minimal supervision, to statutory and internal deadlines
• Cultural awareness and strong influencing skills
• A great team player with a flexible approach
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• A positive, can-do attitude with heaps of initiative
• Knowledge of Maxio billing and Mosaic (now HiBob Finance) MI platforms advantageous
Terms
- The role is offered on a part or full time basis seeking a minimum of 4 days per week.(The working pattern can be agreed with the successful candidate.)
- The supervisory nature of the role necessitates a minimum of 2-3 days per week in the offices based in Milton Keynes with the balance worked remotely.
- A salary of circa £75k-£80k is on offer together with share options
- Benefits include a holiday allowance of 24 days plus bank holidays, statutory pension and healthcare.
- The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills and can be a stepping-stone to becoming CFO for the right candidate.
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 and let’s start the conversation.
*Full time equivalent – actual salary will depend on hours worked
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