Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Reading (hybrid working)
Salary: Executive-level package + benefits
Sector: Technology / SaaS / International Services
A leading, high-growth technology business is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to join its Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal executive appointment, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, support international growth, and influence key commercial decisions at board level.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will take full ownership of the finance function, acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team while ensuring robust governance, performance management, and financial discipline across the business.
The Opportunity
This role suits a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments. You will lead a high-performing finance team, drive financial excellence, and enable sustainable growth through insightful analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Own and drive the company’s financial strategy, aligned to long- and short-term business objectives
- Act as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to major strategic and commercial decisions
- Develop and maintain a robust five-year strategic financial model
- Support international expansion, including new entity setup and regulatory compliance
Financial Performance & Planning
- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and reforecasting processes
- Deliver high-quality financial and operational reporting, including quarterly board packs
- Monitor performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, providing clear insight and recommendations
- Evaluate investment opportunities, new initiatives, and service offerings
Finance Function Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary finance team
- Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development
- Ensure appropriate systems, controls, policies, and processes are in place and fit for scale
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, banks, and financial partners
- Oversee cashflow management, working capital, and insurance coverage
M&A and Financial Relationships
- Support due diligence for M&A activity and strategic investments
- Manage relationships with investors, lenders, and financial institutions
- Arrange debt financing and oversee financial data rooms when required
Candidate Profile:
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Senior finance leadership experience as CFO or Financial Director within a growing or complex organisation
- Strong international finance experience and knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management
- Proven ability to lead and scale finance teams in dynamic environments
- Exceptional analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capability
Desirable
- Experience within SaaS, technology, or IT-led businesses
- Experience supporting international expansion or multi-entity structures
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and strong business acumen
- Confident, influential communicator at board level
- Resilient and effective under pressure
- Hands-on, strategic, and commercially minded
Why Apply?
- Executive influence in a high-growth, international business
- Direct impact on strategy, performance, and long-term value creation
- Broad remit spanning strategy, operations, and commercial decision-making
- Competitive executive compensation and benefits
