The Opportunity:
Finatal is partnering with a key industry player in the Education Industry, a SaaS/EdTech organisation, driven to innovate and expand in the UK and European markets. The business has quickly become a key leader in the industry and remains people led with a focus to become a one-stop shop across the market.
With a strong £30m turnover and a positive EBITDA, the business is backed by significant private equity and are on an ambitious path towards an exit within the next three years. The business operates with nearly 50% of the current market, so a clear trajectory of growth and market share expansion is behind the strategic decisions.
As a highly acquisitive (10+ to date) and growth-focused business, they are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and data insights to propel their success.
The Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategically-minded Finance Business Partner to join our high-performing team. This role is pivotal in driving the commercial and business activities of our organisation. The ideal candidate will possess a professional finance qualification and extensive experience within a recurring revenue or SaaS revenue model.
You will work closely with and report into the COO with a dotted line into both the CCO and CFO, as well as other senior stakeholders, to influence and drive strategic decisions. The CCO & COO come with a wealth of industry and Private Equity experience, as well as leveraging and learning from a dynamic and established CFO to drive change and finance excellence across the business.
Commercial Analysis: Lead detailed analysis on churn, growth, and overall business performance. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive strategic decisions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior non-finance stakeholders, including investors, executives, and operations leaders. Challenge and drive change through effective communication and financial acumen.
Data Management: Manage and interpret large data sets to support business strategies and operational improvements. Be tech-savvy and comfortable with complex financial systems and tools.
Travel Requirements: The role involves travel across the UK and Europe. The business operates on a traditional hybrid model, with some weeks requiring office presence and others involving overnight stays, all covered by the business.
The Requirements:
Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
SaaS Experience: Proven track record in a SaaS or recurring revenue environment.
Analytical Skills: Advanced analytical skills with experience handling large data sets.
Communication: Strong gravitas and communication skills, capable of partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders.
Tech-Savvy: High level of comfort with technology and financial systems.
Ambitious Nature: A proactive and ambitious approach to driving business growth and change.
Why Join Us?
Impact: Play a crucial role in a high-growth, private equity-backed company with a clear path to an exit.
Opportunity: Work closely with senior leaders and make a significant impact on the business.
Flexibility: Enjoy a traditional hybrid working model with travel opportunities across the UK and Europe.
If you are a highly motivated finance professional with a passion for SaaS and a drive to excel in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
