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CFO - VC Backed B2B SaaS Scale Up - Manchester. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board and investors. Along with line managing a team of 2 reports, the CFO will own the financial strategy, governance, and performance management of the business, ensuring the company scales efficiently while maintaining strong financial discipline. This role is both strategic and hands-on, suited to a finance leader experienced in scaling venture-backed businesses through growth, maturity, and potential exit scenarios.
Job Responsibility:
Define and execute the company's financial strategy in support of growth, margin improvement, and long-term enterprise value
Lead long-range planning, scenario analysis, and financial modelling to support strategic decision-making
Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team on expansion strategy
Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and monthly/quarterly reporting
Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP as appropriate)
Oversee audits, tax, treasury, and risk management activities
Implement clear dashboards and reporting frameworks to provide insight across the organisation
Lead fundraising strategy and execution as required
Own board reporting, investor communications, and financial narrative
Act as a trusted financial partner to existing and prospective investors
Partner with Sales and Marketing on revenue forecasting, pipeline analysis, and commission structures
Provide financial insight and challenge across Customer Success, Operations, and Go-to-Market teams
Build, lead, and mentor a scalable, high-performing finance team
Implement best-in-class finance systems (billing, revenue recognition, ERP, FP&A tools)
Ensure finance processes are robust enough to support international growth and increased scale
Requirements:
Track record of scaling a VC or PE-backed business through periods of rapid growth
Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
Commercially astute, with the ability to influence strategy beyond finance
Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence communicating with executives, boards, and investors
Nice to have:
Proven experience within B2B SaaS or enterprise software, ideally with subscription revenue models