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Finance Director
Job Posted: 44 minutes ago
Salary: £ 100,000 - 150,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Amazing Hyper Growth Tech Company, Up to £150,000 per annum + Equity + Strong Benefits, London
About the Company:
This company are a hyper-growth technology company that has recently secured £10 million in funding to accelerate their scale-up journey. With ambitious plans to expand their reach and impact, they are now looking for a highly capable Finance Director / CFO to take ownership of their financial strategy, governance, and operations. This is the first senior finance hire into the business – therefore this is a unique opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s future.
The Opportunity:
This is a hands-on role at its core. You’ll be rolling up your sleeves to manage the day-to-day financial operations, while also developing and delivering the longer-term financial strategy. As the business grows, this role will evolve into a more strategic leadership position, providing you with the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level.
As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll work closely with the CEO and investors, bringing financial insight and discipline to help guide the business through its next stages of growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Strategy
* Lead the financial strategy, planning, and forecasting to support rapid scale-up.
* Provide commercial and financial insight to the CEO, board, and investors to support key business decisions.
* Drive financial discipline across the organisation, ensuring sustainable growth and strong unit economics.
Financial Operations & Governance
* Oversee all core finance functions: management accounts, financial reporting, cashflow management, tax, compliance, and audit.
* Build and manage robust internal controls, systems, and processes suitable for a scaling tech company.
* Ensure regulatory compliance across relevant jurisdictions.
Investor & Stakeholder Management
* Act as the primary point of contact for investors, managing reporting requirements and maintaining strong relationships with PE/VC backers.
* Support future fundraising rounds and potential exit opportunities through financial modelling, due diligence, and investor presentations.
* Prepare and deliver board packs, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting.
Team Building & Development
* Initially act as a hands-on finance leader, covering all aspects of the finance function.
* Over time, hire and develop a high-performing finance team to support the company’s scale.
* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial focus.
About You
* Proven experience in a Finance Director, CFO, or senior finance leadership role within a high-growth, PE/VC-backed business (ideally in the technology sector).
* A strong financial operator with hands-on experience in management accounting, cashflow management, forecasting, and compliance.
* Commercially astute, with the ability to translate complex financials into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
* Experience preparing for and supporting fundraising rounds, investor relations, and board reporting.
* Strategic thinker, able to balance long-term planning with the realities of fast-paced, day-to-day execution.
* Comfortable building processes and teams from scratch in a scaling environment.
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Why Join?
* The rare chance to build the finance function from zero in a hyper-growth technology company.
* A seat at the leadership table, working directly with the CEO and investors to influence the company’s future.
* Exposure to PE/VC-backed growth, with opportunities to be part of funding rounds, international expansion, and potential exit planning.
* Competitive salary, benefits, and the possibility of equity participation.
* A role that will evolve as the business scales – from hands-on finance management to strategic CFO leadershipBefore You Apply
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