Director of Product - Accounting & Tax

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.8 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data‑driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save both time (and money) so they can get back to doing what they love.

ABOUT THE ROLE: As Director of Product you will:

• Make high‑quality decisions about product strategy & execution, translating strategy into impact‑driven roadmaps.
• Own and drive commercial outcomes for the product; set goals, deliver KPIs, and maintain internal/external relationships.
• Lead and work closely with a cross‑functional team and stakeholders to set priorities, create a roadmap, and ship products with high velocity that deliver value to our Members.
• Define goals and measure performance to evaluate and understand product value.
• Drive product discovery together with the product triad (engineering and design) and rapidly build prototypes by using qualitative and quantitative data to operationalise them.
• Play a global role by building for our growing international user base in the UK, India, Germany and France, across both mobile and web.
• Build alignment on priorities, plans and progress in your team, across other product teams, with stakeholders and the Leadership team.
• Confidently and effectively communicate on strategic as well as tactical topics across the business.
• Inspire and influence others and yourself to think differently, solve problems, seize opportunities and be passionate about working towards the mission.
• Lead your team to deliver on ambitious goals and product outcomes; confidently apply continuous feedback frameworks and translate user value into business outcomes.
• Drive transformation from the front in terms of agile ways of working, organisational, and product development.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We’re looking for an exceptional Product Leader to join admin services that is building world class accounting & tax product experiences that are core to our business management platform, and will truly benefit micro, small & medium businesses around the world. The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record of at least 10+ years in product management with 3+ in leadership roles.
• Domain knowledge desired in accounting & tax products or closely related field (e.g. FinTech / SaaS).
• Commercially‑minded, strategic and analytical approach with the ability to effectively make business impact via thoughtful product strategy and delivery at pace.
• Experience leading and seamlessly collaborating in cross‑functional teams to drive successful product launches, continuous improvements, and growth.
• You are an excellent communicator and storyteller, who knows how to effectively manage stakeholders, especially in relation to decision‑making, plans, progress, achievements and challenges.
• You love to and effectively coach teams and individuals to success, whether through hands‑on engagement, showcasing what good looks like, or servant leadership.
• You easily identify opportunities for improvement and drive the required changes with impact and agility.
• Outcome‑focused, you are excited by driving tangible impact for both users and the business and can confidently pivot to ensure this.
• User‑obsessed, you navigate how to build exceptional end‑to‑end experiences that resonate with consumers with differing needs.
• You can define the right metrics and evaluate the nuances of both quantitative and qualitative data to understand what to do next.
• You understand the importance of good discovery and have perfected the craft; confidently driving incremental (in)validation within the problem and solution space.
• You excel at simplifying and cutting through complexity and ambiguity, passionate about solving problems and finding innovative solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: Our location‑specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans:

• Competitive Compensation - competitive salary and share options.
• Time Off – Generous annual leave on top of bank holidays.
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your family journey.
• Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid leave options after completing milestone years with Tide.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits – like Nursery and Cycle to Work discounts.
• Health Insurance – Comprehensive Private family insurance plan.
• Life & Accident Cover – Comprehensive accidental and life insurance protection.
• Mental Wellbeing – Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops.
• Retirement Planning – Build your retirement fund faster with Tide’s pension scheme on eligible earnings.
• Volunteering & Development Days – Paid days annually for volunteering or personal growth.
• Learning & Development – Annual budget for books, courses, coaching, and more.
• WOO (Work Outside the Office) – Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually.
• Home Office Setup – Contribution towards setting up your home office.
• Laptop Ownership – Keep your old laptop and get a new one when it’s time for a replacement.
• Snacks & Meals – Daily breakfast spread with all‑day coffee, tea, and juices.

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING: At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in‑person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams. While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face‑to‑face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team‑building, where we encourage regular in‑person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE: At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.