Head Of Finance

An incredibly exciting, ARR x10 revenue growth international Tech / AI business based in London are seeking their first hire in finance.

This role will be the first dedicated finance person, responsible for bring the function in-house & establishing the controls, processes etc. Initially it will be more technocally focused, however once BAU has been established it will become operationally focused and a team will be built to support the function.

You will own and manage the quote-to-cash cycle, finance operations, and accounting function with decision making authority on what should be in-housed, outsourced, and automated. Your responsibilities will include:

• Own and manage the full quote-to-cash cycle including


• Quote & contract structure


• Managing the invoicing system & generating invoices


• Collections & cash application


• Revenue recognition & the close


• Working with engineers / data scientists to implement new invoicing models for usage-based pricing agreements


• Drive automation of repetitive tasks


• Use AI finance solutions and leverage our technical staff to run a highly automated, lean finance function


• Support new system implementations and accounting tool integrations


• Manage finance operations, internal controls & compliance including


• Cash management across entities and currencies


• Intercompany management: recharges, balances, funding flows and transfer pricing documentation with our advisors


• Tax and statutory compliance


• Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS, company policies, and regulatory requirements


• Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors for timely completion


• Provide guidance on treatment for accounting issues


• Draft and maintain accounting policies and memos for key transactions


• Oversee accounting and reporting (managing management account and / or external service providers):


• Financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP / IFRS (for UK entity)


• Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes


• Managing on-going accounting activities including AP, AR, payroll accounting, and cash management


• Keep the business financing-ready and support fundraising


• Opportunity to support in leading fundraising rounds


• Own customer-facing financial diligence


• Own banking and credit facility relationships


• FP&A and business operations


• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and cross-functional leaders to provide analysis and insights


• Support budget vs. actual variance analysis

8+ years of finance experience including high-growth SaaS startup; 2+ years of finance leadership experience:

• Holds accounting certification (e.g. ACA/ACCA or CPA), trained in a Public Accounting firm


• 8+ years of combined experience including


• 5+ years of experience at high growth SaaS startup(s)


• 2+ years of experience managing complex quote-to-cash structures


• bonus points for


• 2+ years of experience as sole finance hire / head of finance


• Versed in complex quote-to-cash structures: they use highly bespoke usage-based pricing models with significant variation across customers and product lines — you will need to be versed in handling complex usage based pricing / quote-to-cash structures


• An owner: able to design / implement accounting processes for the ground-up


• Proficient in US GAAP, familiarity with IFRS and/or UK GAAP


• Flexible in approach — willing / able to be flexible and build an accounting system that fits to our business


• AI-native: daily user of LLMs such as Claude and familiar with AI finance tools

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