Finance Manager

The Company Cledara helps businesses take control of their software subscriptions by providing visibility of software spend, cutting excess costs, and streamlining administrative tasks. Our platform allows companies to focus on what matters most: growing their business. With over 1,000 customers globally, we are recognized as a leader in the SaaS management space.

The Role Cledara is moving into its next phase of maturity, and we are looking for a Finance Manager to take a lead role in our day-to-day financial operations. This is a vital position within a lean, high-impact team, requiring someone who enjoys the technical side of accounting and takes pride in building robust, scalable financial processes.

This role is designed for a technical expert who thrives on execution. You will be responsible for ensuring our financial data is precise, our controls are airtight, and our reporting is seamless across our UK, US, and Spanish entities. You will work closely with our CEO to provide the accurate, real-time data required to drive the business forward. This role can be based out of either our London or Barcelona office.

What You Will Do

• Financial Excellence: Manage the end-to-end accounting cycle, including complex account reconciliations and balance sheet management.
• Group Consolidation: Lead the management accounting for the Cledara group, ensuring accurate consolidation across our USD, EUR, and GBP entities.
• Process Architecture: Evaluate and refine existing financial workflows to increase efficiency and ensure the finance function scales in line with company growth.
• Audit & Compliance: Serve as the primary point of contact for annual financial audits, preparing all necessary documentation and ensuring that audit findings are translated into improved internal controls.
• Treasury & Cash Management: Oversee bank reconciliations and manage group-wide cash efficiency, ensuring all entity accounts are optimized for monthly operational requirements.
• Cross-Border Operations: Manage FX adjustments for three international entities, maintaining a high standard of accuracy in multi-currency reporting.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and enforce internal controls for expense management and cost oversight.

Who You Are

We are looking for a high-performance finance professional who has seen what good looks like at 100+ people and knows how to build the infrastructure to get us there. You have a background in a high-growth SaaS or Fintech environment and are a technical expert who finds satisfaction in high-integrity data and precision. You are curious about the world and excited to bring operational insights into the organization to help us scale efficiently.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Can jump from high-level financial reporting to granular ledger detail without losing a beat.
• Are energized by the prospect of building institutional-grade financial infrastructure from the ground up.
• Possess a high degree of autonomy and the ability to drive complex projects (like international audits or consolidations) to completion.
• Value a lean, high-output team environment where your work has a direct impact on the company’s trajectory.

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant: You must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified. A background in a top 10 firm or a similarly high-rigor audit environment is highly preferred.
• SaaS/Fintech Experience: You have worked within a finance function at a technology company and understand the nuances of recurring revenue models.
• Technical Proficiency: You are an advanced user of Xero and are comfortable leveraging modern finance stacks to automate manual workflows.
• Analytical Rigor: You have an extreme attention to detail and a passion for data integrity.
• Global Mindset: Fluent English is essential. Experience working across international jurisdictions is a significant advantage.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health and Wellness: Access to a Private Medical Insurance plan and a corporate ClassPass account.
• Professional Growth: A £/€500 annual training budget to support your ongoing learning and development.
• Work Environment: A vibrant office space featuring outdoor terraces, showers, and secure bike storage. This role will involve a hybrid model, with 3 days per week in the office, to foster collaboration and team culture.
• Tech: We will provide the tools you need to succeed, including an Apple MacBook.
• Culture and Food: Regular company offsites, social outings, and complimentary fruit, snacks, and team lunches.
• Location Specific Perks: London: A fully equipped gym within the office, as well as access to all gyms across the Fora office network. Barcelona: A €100 per month food allowance to support your team lunches and daily sustenance.

Ready to Join Us? We would love to hear from you! Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply, we value potential and diverse perspectives just as much as experience.