With a passion for symbols and inclusive communication, Widgit has pioneered educational software for over 40 years. As market and technology leaders of symbol-based software products, we have exciting plans for continued expansion – both in the UK and overseas.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Regardless of the role, we’re always keen to hear from like-minded individuals as we continue to grow our team.
Send in your CV and an overview of yourself to jobs@widgit.com, and we’ll reach out if we have something available in the next 3 months.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to who we are at Widgit. We’re proud to nurture a culture that embraces all walks of life – with staff joining us from university through to retirement age.
From embracing disability and neurodiversity to championing female voices within our leadership team, we’re mindful of diversity when seeking new talent – ensuring everyone feels empowered to reach their full potential.
Meet the people behind the symbols: our team of Widgiteers, by learning Who we are
We believe the right environment makes better work possible. Our Warwickshire office reflects just that: a space that is inclusive, creative and built for collaboration. It is where ideas grow, resources take shape and our team comes together to make it all happen.
With a recent expansion, the office now includes dedicated spaces for focused work, quiet time and collaboration – all in a bright, welcoming setting that supports the way we work best.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The CFO leads Widgit’s financial strategy, ensuring the organisation is equipped to grow sustainably while staying true to its mission of making communication more inclusive and accessible.
As a key member of the Executive team, the CFO brings a strong commercial mindset and a forward-looking approach to financial planning, pricing, and performance. This role not only covers the usual transactional accounting and compliance requirements, but also translates financial data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across teams.
With a focus on SaaS and licensing activities, the CFO will help shape pricing models, guide product investment, and ensure financial policies and processes are streamlined, compliant, and aligned with Widgit’s long-term goals. The CFO plays a vital role in ensuring Widgit’s continued financial health, from safeguarding its assets to supporting mission as a purpose-driven, values-led organisation.
- Shape and execute Widgit’s financial strategy, in alignment with our mission to drive inclusivity and impact.
- Oversee a robust rolling three-year business financial plan linked to annual strategy and forecasting activities.
- Present financial insights and provide actionable recommendations that simplify complex processes and enhance understanding across departments.
- Foster a proactive, data-driven culture that supports efficiency, collaboration, and informed decision-making at all levels.
- Bring strong SaaS financial modelling acumen and expertise to help predict revenue trends across product lines, identifying risks and enabling proactive strategic planning.
- Inform resource allocation using product performance insights, helping to balance growth with sustainability.
- Provide sound and insightful financial reporting and analysis commentary to the board.
- Take a human-first approach to the financial wellbeing of all Widgiteers.
- Act as a key business partner to teams across Widgit, offering commercial finance support that aids in project assessments, pricing models, and revenue optimisation.
- Ensure clarity in financial insights for non-financial stakeholders, empowering them with simple, logical data to inform strategic decisions.
- Understand and model the different revenue streams available to the company to aid with prioritisation.
- Support development of pricing strategies for licensing models and other revenue streams.
- Lead initiatives to review, update, and streamline financial policies, with a focus on making complex processes simple and accessible.
- Drive continuous improvements in financial procedures to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency, particularly in commercial finance and budgeting.
- Develop, maintain and oversee the Financial Controls Policy.
- Oversee financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and cash management, ensuring all processes align with Widgit’s mission and high standards.
- Monitor financial metrics and produce clear, regular reports to guide executive decisions.
- Support departmental autonomy and decision-making by:
- Working with department heads to formulate and manage budgets
- Developing forecasting and reporting processes at the department level
- Identify and manage financial and operational risks, ensuring Widgit’s financial security and regulatory compliance.
- Stay abreast of legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, driving Widgit’s commitment to integrity.
- Build and mentor a collaborative, high-performing finance team, incorporating diversity, inclusivity, and efficiency in line with company culture and values.
- Develop team competencies in data analysis, policy updating, and process simplification to support informed decision-making across the organisation.
- Lead the development and oversight of pricing strategies across all product lines, ensuring they are commercially sound, competitive, and aligned with Widgit’s mission. Own SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, CAC, LTV, MRR) growth and ensure they are understood and acted upon across the organisation.
- Apply SaaS financial modelling to support product planning, revenue forecasting, and customer value analysis.
- Work closely with Product and Commercial teams to assess performance, shape go-to-market plans, and ensure pricing supports sustainable growth.
- Oversee analysis of the customer value of features, products and tiers to feed back into commercial models.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven experience in a CFO or senior finance leadership role.
- Strong background in financial strategy, budgeting, and process improvement, with the ability to simplify complex financial data, ideally gained in organically growing SME.
- Demonstrated success in challenging and refining processes to enhance clarity and efficiency in commercial finance.
- A logical, data-driven approach to financial planning and analysis, with the ability to present clear insights to both financial and non-financial teams.
- Strong moral compass for doing what is right.
- Alignment with tech for good philosophy and long-term security for Widgit and its Widgiteers.
If this sounds like you and you align with our mission, please email your CV and covering letter to our Head of People and Culture, Jessica Ward at jobs@widgit.com by 24/10/2025.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Regardless of the role, we’re always keen to hear from like-minded individuals as we continue to grow our team.
Send in your CV and an overview of yourself to jobs@widgit.com, and we’ll reach out if we have something available in the next 3 months.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to who we are at Widgit. We’re proud to nurture a culture that embraces all walks of life – with staff joining us from university through to retirement age.
From embracing disability and neurodiversity to championing female voices within our leadership team, we’re mindful of diversity when seeking new talent – ensuring everyone feels empowered to reach their full potential.
See our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.
Meet the people behind the symbols: our team of Widgiteers, by learning Who we are
Find out more About Widgit.
We believe the right environment makes better work possible. Our Warwickshire office reflects just that: a space that is inclusive, creative and built for collaboration. It is where ideas grow, resources take shape and our team comes together to make it all happen.
With a recent expansion, the office now includes dedicated spaces for focused work, quiet time and collaboration – all in a bright, welcoming setting that supports the way we work best.
