Our client is an SME technology and data business with a portfolio of innovative SaaS products that support a strategy of supply chain excellence between the private and public sector.

As an agile SME, they combine entrepreneurial spirit with strong technical expertise, delivering solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Owing to retirement, they are seeking a Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, operational performance, and growth strategy of the business.

The Finance Director will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business and driving commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. This role goes beyond stewardship; it will ensure sustainable growth through sound financial management, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.

The Role

The key responsibilities of the Finance Director include:

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute the company’s growth strategy.
• Strategic Leadership: Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Ensure robust cash flow management, including SaaS recurring revenue recognition and subscription metrics.
• Oversee preparation of timely and accurate management accounts, board packs, and statutory reporting.

Commercial & Operational Finance:

• Drive pricing strategies, margin analysis, and profitability improvement across the SaaS product portfolio.
• Provide insights into product performance, customer acquisition costs, and ROI on growth initiatives.
• Support sales and customer success teams with financial data to optimise revenue retention and growth.

Change & Transformation:

• Drive fundamental change initiatives and lead on associated transformation projects.
• Embed modern ways of working, including AI, automation, and data-led process improvements.

Governance & Risk:

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax obligations, and statutory requirements.
• Implement strong internal controls, risk management frameworks, and scalable financial processes.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and investors.

Operational Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small but high-performing Finance and Business Services function.
• Instil a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial focus.

Skills And Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or high-growth technology/SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, subscription business models, and revenue recognition principles.
• Commercially astute with the ability to link financial insight to business strategy.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial SME setting.
• Tech-savvy – embraces automation, AI, and data-led decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at board level.