At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategies for a dynamic SAAS business preparing for sale or investment.
- Company: Market-leading SME with a focus on growth and transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hands-on role, and impactful work.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with immediate start and significant career impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a pivotal corporate transaction.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in SAAS business transactions.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client, a market-leading SME, is a SAAS business, seeking an immediately available finance professional to support a critical phase of growth and transformation as the business prepares for a potential sale, acquisition, or investment process. This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring an experienced individual who can quickly immerse themselves in the business, take ownership of the financial workstreams, and ensure the company is fully prepared for external scrutiny and due diligence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and enhance financial information for a potential sale, acquisition, or investment process.
- Review and improve the quality and accuracy of financial reporting and management accounts.
- Support due diligence activities, responding to investor and buyer enquiries.
- Analyse financial performance, identify key value drivers, and provide commercial insight.
- Ensure financial records, controls, and documentation are robust and audit ready.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
- Identify and resolve issues that could impact valuation or transaction readiness.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous experience preparing a small SAAS business for sale, acquisition, private equity investment, or fundraising.
- Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced SME environment.
- Highly hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Available to start immediately or at short notice.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a significant corporate transaction and make a tangible impact on the future success of the business.
Interim Finance Director employer: Astute Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative engineering company in Alfreton, where your expertise as a Temporary Finance Manager will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to meaningful financial insights that drive operational success. Enjoy competitive daily rates and the chance to work within a supportive team that prioritises accuracy and process improvement.
Contact Details:
Astute Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
