Finance Director£100,000 - £120,000 + benefits & remote workingAre you a commercially astute Finance Director looking to make an impact in a remote first Software business? Our client, a leader in their field, and well positioned to continue to accelerate their growth, is exclusively partnered with Aila to recruit a Finance Director to join their team permanently. About the Company:

• Turnover: c.£30m and looking to grow through contract acquisition.
• The UK’s market leader in its field, and well positioned to scale
• SaaS business with continuous growth since inception

The Role:The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee the company's financial operations and providing commercial insights to support strategic decision-making. Key areas of focus include managing budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis, and fostering strong cross-departmental partnerships to ensure financial performance aligns with business goals.Additionally, the role will develop and maintain a robust control environment, collaborating closely with the CFO and CEO to offer strategic insights and guidance.Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely delivery of monthly management reports and financial statements
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and lead the annual audit process
• Lead the financial planning and analysis functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy
• Provide commercial insights and analysis to inform the development and execution of business strategies
• Drive cost control initiatives and create strategies to improve profit margins
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue streams and reduce operational costs
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering continuous improvement in processes and performance
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards, and internal controls
• Develop and manage financial systems, models, and policies to support the business's evolving needs

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Accountant and proven senior finance leader with a proactive mindset
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect financial outcomes with business strategy
• Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Ambitious and forward thinker who embraces and adapts well to change
• Confident and assuring individual with the ability to lead a small finance team
• Ideally prior experience with Dynamics 365

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary: £100,000 - £120,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote working with some UK travel
• Opportunity to get involved in strategic operations as a hands-on FD

How to Apply:We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.About Aila Recruitment:Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to discuss other opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that puts you first.