Director B2B Finance Location: London

Director B2B Finance Location: London

London Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Preply Inc.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial strategy and operations for Preply's B2B business, driving growth and profitability.
  • Company: Join a dynamic Ed-Tech company committed to diversity and innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a globally distributed, high-growth setting.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping financial strategies in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
  • Qualifications: 8-12+ years in finance with expertise in B2B SaaS metrics and AI tools.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

This role is the financial and operational owner of Preply's B2B business. You'll build the systems, metrics, and governance that enable high-velocity, compliant growth. The mandate spans Finance, Sales, Product, and Legal, with a strong bias toward automation, predictive analysis, and AI-enabled decision-making.

Strategic Finance & FP&A

  • Partner with the VP Finance and Head of B2B to drive the growth and profitability roadmap, with deep visibility into ACV, GRR, NRR and unit economics.
  • Build and own the B2B forecast model - pipeline-to-revenue conversion, bookings, margin, and cash.
  • Lead financial storytelling for B2B performance across board discussions, investment decisions, and pricing strategy.
  • Move FP&A from manual to predictive: introduce AI-powered tooling, automated variance analysis, and scalable reporting infrastructure.

GTM Operations

  • Partner with Sales and RevOps on funnel economics, quota design, and incentive alignment.
  • Own the deal desk - balancing growth, discounting discipline, and legal compliance.
  • Build and maintain a KPI framework connecting pipeline health, bookings, margin, and cash.

Legal, Contracting & Compliance

  • Formalize contracting, deal governance, and terms of service with Legal.
  • Maintain the right contract entities across global markets for tax efficiency and compliance.

Data & Tooling

  • Integrate Salesforce, ERP, and analytics systems into a single source of truth for B2B reporting.
  • Champion AI-native workflows - from prompt-driven analysis to automated data pipelines - to raise the team's analytical ceiling.

Who you are

  • 8–12+ years in FP&A, strategic finance, or business operations in B2B SaaS, marketplaces, or enterprise GTM.
  • Deep fluency in B2B GTM metrics: CAC payback, ACV, GRR, NRR, pipeline velocity, magic ratio, gross margin.
  • Proven track record building financial infrastructure across GTM, Legal, Product, and Treasury.
  • Hands‑on experience with deal desk, pricing, and AR management.
  • AI‑native mindset: you actively use AI tools to accelerate analysis, build models, and automate reporting – not as a curiosity, but as a core part of how you work.
  • Strong communicator who can elevate cross‑functional peers and translate financial complexity into decisions.
  • Comfortable building frameworks and executing fast in a globally distributed, high‑growth environment.

What success looks like

  • Trusted cadence with B2B and finance leadership driving both strategic and tactical decisions.
  • Predictive forecast model with reliable pipeline‑to‑revenue conversion accuracy.
  • Fully operational deal desk with embedded financial and legal governance.
  • Standardized contracting and payment infrastructure for global enterprise clients.
  • Clear B2B vs. B2C product tradeoff framework linked to financial outcomes.
  • AI‑enabled FP&A: automated reporting, reduced manual effort, faster insight cycles.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply.com is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that the presence of different opinions and viewpoints is a key ingredient for our success as a multicultural Ed‑Tech company. That means that Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status.

Director B2B Finance Location: London employer: Preply Inc.

Preply is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, particularly for the Director B2B Finance role in London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through innovative financial practices and AI-driven decision-making, team members are empowered to thrive in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives. The hybrid work model and commitment to diversity ensure that every employee can contribute meaningfully while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.

Preply Inc.

Contact Details:

Preply Inc. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Director B2B Finance Location: London

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
B2B SaaS Expertise
Predictive Analysis
AI-enabled Decision-Making
KPI Framework Development
Contracting and Compliance Management
Sales and Revenue Operations Collaboration