Job Description

Chief Financial Officer | Series D SaaS | London

The Client:

Harmonic Finance is excited to collaborate with an innovative and rapidly growing Series D SaaS company, with an impressive annual revenue of circa £60 million and a dedicated team of over 350 employees, this company has created a substantial name for themselves. Backed by industry leading investors, their cutting-edge platform is pushing the boundaries of their sector and is renowned across the UK and Europe, leading to exponential growth in recent years, with this upward trajectory projected to continue.

As the company looks to scale its operations internationally and enhance its brand, technological capabilities and community, they are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their team. This role will be critical in driving financial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, and ensuring robust financial health as the company continues to expand.

The Role:

The CFO will be a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. This role demands a seasoned finance professional with strategic foresight and strong operational expertise. Acting as a true business partner, the CFO will ensure finance is a front office function, collaborating with the rest of the C-Suite, managing key stakeholders, and reporting to the Board. The CFO will implement the long-term financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence and robust financial management. This includes budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial leadership within a fast-paced, SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the CEO in developing and implementing the company's long-term growth strategy.
Ownership of FP&A including the financial model, detailed forecasting and creation of accurate budgets
Be a key and accountable member of the leadership team and play a role in reporting to the Board.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Manage the company's financial performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Develop and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
Oversee risk management activities, including insurance, investments, and external audits.
Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors and auditors,
Full ownership and oversight of day-to-day finance
Ensure appropriate cash flow forecasting for the business’s operations.
Develop an outward facing finance function where finance is a real partner to all departments and not just a ‘back-office function’.

What We Need to See:

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA status
Deep understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels with gravitas.
5+ years finance leadership experience in high-growth scale-up environment.
Proven experience in scaling finance teams to drive improved efficiencies and customer experience.
Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities.
Very high level of commercial acumen with a proven track record of developing and implementing long term financial strategy.
Highly collaborative and strong business partnering skills with the ability to build relationship with colleagues across different departments.
Deep understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
Ability to be hands-on in your approach when necessary.

What We Would Like to See:

Experience acting as a finance leader within a fast-growth SaaS environment.
Experience working in a PE/VC backed environment.

Salary: £300k+ bonus + equity

Location: Kings Cross

Start Date: ASAP (can wait 3-month notice)

Please get in touch with Dan at daniel.walker@harmonicfinance.com for more information.

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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

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