CFO | B2B SaaS | Private Equity | North West in Manchester Area

Job description

Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.

Who’s the business

Zanda is partnering with a B2B SaaS business based in the North West of England. PE backed, they have ambitious growth plans and are looking for a CFO who can provide rigor around exit readiness and strategic financial leadership.

Reporting to the CEO, this CFO position will initially drive efficiencies within the financial operations tech stack. On establishing clean and accurate financial information, subsequent strategic work will enable driving the business towards their goal of a Series B fundraise and growth beyond the £10m ARR mark through additional enterprise customer acquisitions. Working closely with the leadership team to sustainably drive profit and top line revenue, you will dive into metrics across sales, marketing, customer success and product usage in addition to corporate development projects.

What experiences you will gain

• Lead on capital allocation strategies through business partnering with the CEO and investor network
• Ongoing exit readiness establishing processes, controls and systems to provide accurate and insightful management information
• Researching and developing the longer-term investor network, providing the knowledge required to advise the business on the longer-term funding and exit options for the business.
• Be a key member of the Executive team, providing strategic guidance and support on financial and tax strategies. Interface directly with the Board, Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board, ensuring they have a clear sense of the overall financial health and potential risk areas of the company.
• Establish themselves as a strong “co-pilot” by supporting the CEO in strategic planning and driving the budget process, and delivery of the business plan.
• Demonstrating company values through leadership and development of a highly insightful and scalable finance function, able to inspire the strategic direction of the business.

What background should you have before you press apply!

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Deep sector knowledge and KPI drivers associated with a B2B SaaS model
• Innovative, visionary thought partner with outstanding business acumen and extensive qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Experienced with Board, Investor, and shareholder interactions.
• A proven track record of building a finance team successfully inside a scaleup and entrepreneurial company, ideally combining learnings from larger company environments on best practice.
• Able to commit to at least 2 days a week to a Greater Manchester office location.

To apply for this role, please use the Apply button, or alternatively, email your CV to Nick House: nick.house@zandasearch.com.

Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

02-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English