Finance Manager

Harper May is working with a B2B SaaS business backed by growth equity investment. The company has reached £8m ARR and is scaling its customer base across EMEA. Founded five years ago and led by its founding team, it recently secured capital to accelerate product development and market expansion. The finance function has grown with the business, but processes and controls have not kept pace with scale. The business is now seeking a Finance Manager to build rigour around cash management, transaction processing, and internal reporting.

The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own day-to-day finance operations and act as the primary point of contact for accounting and compliance matters. You will manage the close cycle, oversee payables and receivables, and ensure the business maintains clean, timely financial records. The role bridges operational execution and strategic insight, giving you visibility across funding, investor relations, and board reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries

Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow forecasting

Prepare financial statements and management accounts with supporting analysis and commentary

Oversee payroll processing, tax compliance, and VAT reporting

Maintain and improve accounting policies, controls, and procedures as the business grows

Support fundraising and investor reporting with timely, accurate financial data

Liaise with external auditors and tax advisers on audit, compliance, and regulatory matters

What we are looking for

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or significant progress toward qualification

3-5 years of hands-on experience in finance operations, accounting, or similar roles

Exposure to technology or subscription businesses preferred, though not essential

Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; familiarity with Xero or similar cloud platforms is a plus

Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities without supervision

Clear communicator who can explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders