Head of Finance - PE Backed SaaS Permanent Location: UK - Remote (travel to London when required) Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 (+ 20% bonus) We are supporting a fast-growing, PE-backed technology business to recruit an experienced Head of Finance. Operating within a SaaS and data-led environment, the business is going through a significant period of growth and acquisition. This is a key leadership appointment, reporting directly to the CFO and taking ownership of the core finance function while supporting the continued integration of newly acquired businesses. The role would suit a commercially minded, hands-on finance leader with experience operating within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, ideally within technology, SaaS or a PE/VC-backed organisation. Key responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the wider finance team across management accounts, accounts payable, credit control, payroll and general ledger
  • Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, KPI reporting and board commentary
  • Support the financial integration of acquisitions, including onboarding newly acquired businesses into group finance processes
  • Oversee cash flow, working capital, intercompany balances and funding requirements
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting across the consolidated group
  • Manage lender reporting, covenant tracking and relationships with external finance providers
  • Develop scalable financial systems, controls and processes to support continued growth
  • Ensure accurate statutory, tax, payroll and audit compliance
  • Produce high-quality reporting and financial insight for the CFO, board, investors and lenders About you
  • Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • Significant post-qualified finance experience
  • Experience within SaaS, technology or a PE/VC-backed environment
  • Exposure to multi-entity finance and acquisition integration
  • Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience
  • Experience managing and developing finance teams
  • Understanding of SaaS financial metrics and IFRS 15 revenue recognition
  • Experience of lender covenant reporting would be highly advantageous
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial and fast-moving environment
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work with senior leadership, investors and external partners This is an excellent opportunity to join an acquisitive, PE-backed technology group at an exciting stage of its growth, with significant exposure to M&A integration, senior stakeholders and the continued development of the finance function.

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