Finance Director - High-Growth Technology Business

Job description

We are supporting a high-growth technology business based in London who are looking for a Finance Director to join their leadership team at an exciting stage of growth. This is a commercially focused FD role for someone who can combine strong financial expertise with sound judgement, commercial challenge and a robust approach to risk and compliance. Working closely with the founder and leadership team, you'll have a genuine voice in how the business grows. You'll be expected to challenge when needed, ask the difficult questions and ensure commercial ambition is balanced with appropriate financial discipline and governance. The role This is a broad FD position with responsibility for the financial strategy and performance of the business, alongside its financial controls, governance and compliance. You'll act as a trusted partner to the founder, providing clear insight and constructive challenge across key business decisions. The ideal candidate won't simply report the numbers. They'll be confident enough to challenge decisions where there is unnecessary financial, regulatory or commercial risk, and will be able to explain the rationale clearly. Key responsibilities Own the financial strategy, planning and performance of the business Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting Provide clear commercial insight to the founder and leadership team Act as a strong financial and commercial challenge to key business decisions Identify, assess and manage financial, commercial and operational risk Maintain robust financial controls, processes and governance Take ownership of finance-related compliance and ensure appropriate standards are maintained as the business scales Ensure the business has appropriate policies, controls and reporting in place Build financial models to support strategic decisions and investment Provide oversight of profitability, cash and business performance Manage relationships with external accountants, advisers and other professional partners Support the founder in making informed decisions while ensuring risks are properly understood Help build the financial infrastructure required to support continued growth About you We're looking for someone with strong technical finance credentials, commercial confidence and the personality to challenge constructively . You'll ideally have: ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally having trained within a leading professional services environment before gaining commercial experience in SaaS, ecommerce, technology or another high-growth business. Experience at FD, Financial Controller or a comparable senior finance level Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capability Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance Experience identifying and managing business risk The confidence to challenge founders and senior stakeholders when required Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance opportunity with risk A technology-savvy mindset and genuine interest in how modern businesses operate Experience working in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment A hands-on approach, with the ability to move between strategic thinking and detail Excellent communication skills and the ability to make financial information clear and actionable This is an opportunity to join a growing technology business where the Finance Director will have real influence over the future of the company . You'll work directly with the founder and leadership team, helping shape financial strategy, strengthen governance and build the foundations for sustainable growth. The role comes with a competitive package, including equity , alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact as the business continues to grow. If you're a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys working closely with founders, isn't afraid to challenge and knows how to balance growth with risk, we'd like to hear from you. Our client is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applications based on skills, experience and suitability for the role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we're unfortunately not always able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within two weeks of applying, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion . We appreciate the time taken to apply and thank everyone for their interest in the opportunity.