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Finance Director
PE-Backed RegTech
Location: London
Compensation: £160,000 + Bonus
JI2407
The Opportunity
Finatal is partnering with a private equity-backed RegTech business that sits at the intersection of technology, compliance and financial services. The company has built a highly regarded platform serving a global client base, combining recurring SaaS revenues with a growing consultancy and managed services offering.
Having established a strong market position, the business is now entering its next phase of growth. Supported by ambitious investors and an experienced leadership team, the company is focused on accelerating growth, enhancing operational performance and executing on a clearly defined value creation plan.
As part of this journey, the business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Director to work closely with the CEO and investors, helping to drive strategic decision-making, improve financial rigour and build the infrastructure required to support continued scale.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will be responsible for leading the finance function and acting as a key business partner to the leadership team and Board.
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This is a broad role that combines strategic finance, commercial support and operational leadership. The successful candidate will play a central role in planning, performance management, cash optimisation, investor reporting and supporting future M&A activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning and decision-making.
- Provide financial insight to support commercial initiatives, pricing strategy and growth plans.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Support the development and execution of the company's value creation plan.
- Own monthly management reporting and Board reporting.
- Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management.
- Ensure robust financial controls, processes and governance frameworks are in place.
- Oversee statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.
- Develop KPI reporting and performance tracking across both SaaS and services revenue streams.
- Work closely with operational leaders to improve profitability, utilisation and margin performance.
- Analyse customer, product and revenue performance to support decision-making.
- Drive improvements in reporting, systems and financial visibility across the business.
- Act as a key interface with investors, lenders and external advisers.
- Support Board preparation, investor reporting and financial presentations.
- Assist with debt management, refinancing and funding initiatives where required.
- Contribute to exit readiness planning and potential transaction activity.
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Candidate Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Finance Director, or a high-calibre senior finance leader ready to step into their first FD role.
- Experience within a private equity-backed business.
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models and recurring revenue economics.
- Proven ability to operate as a commercial business partner to senior leadership teams.
- Strong financial planning, reporting and cash management expertise.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience across both SaaS and professional services revenue streams.
- Previous involvement in M&A, acquisitions or integration activity.
- Experience working with private equity investors and lender groups.
- Exposure to international operations.
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