Financial Director

Represented by Phoenix Pro Connect

Phoenix Pro Connect, a premier executive search and professional staffing firm with over 25 years of experience, is proud to represent a fast-growing, investor-backed high-tech/SaaS startup preparing for a UK IPO.

PLEASE READ -COMPENSATION RANGE: $140-150k BASE - Heavy equity & bonuses.

About the Opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on finance executive to step into a strategic leadership role while actively building the financial infrastructure of a company poised for rapid growth. The CFO will work side-by-side with the investment firm’s accounting team to manage the monthly close, support IPO readiness, and eventually scale the internal finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the monthly close process in collaboration with the investment accounting team
• Oversee and implement financial systems, reporting tools, and scalable infrastructure
• Lead IPO readiness efforts and ensure compliance with UK reporting standards
• Contribute to or manage SEC reporting requirements as applicable
• Establish internal controls, policies, and audit preparation procedures
• Partner directly with investors and the executive team on financial strategy and communication
• Lead capital-raising efforts and manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting
• Provide strategic and financial leadership as the company scales
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing finance team as the company grows

Ideal Candidate:

• CPA required; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• 10 years of progressive financial leadership, ideally in high-growth tech or SaaS companies
• Experience with public/private environments, and strong understanding of subscription revenue models
• Prior involvement in IPO preparation (UK IPO experience a major advantage)
• Strong SEC reporting background
• Proven experience raising capital and working closely with investment firms
• Hands-on with financial operations and systems implementation
• Comfortable managing detail (month-end close) while also operating strategically
• Confident communicator, team builder, and problem solver

Why Join?

• Immediate opportunity to lead all financial functions and make a tangible impact
• High equity potential and direct access to investors and founders
• Build your own finance team over time
• Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment at a key inflection point

Apply Through Phoenix Pro Connect

• This is more than a CFO role—it’s a rare opportunity to help shape the trajectory of a promising tech startup on the path to IPO.