We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute Finance Manager to join Validus Risk Management at a pivotal stage of growth. This is an experienced, dual- mandate role sitting at the intersection of financial control and strategic planning — combining ownership of the management accounts function with leadership of our FP&A output. Reporting directly to the Global Finance Director, the successful candidate will bring technical accounting rigour and forward‑looking commercial insight in equal measure, playing a critical role in driving informed decision‑making across a multi‑entity, multi‑currency business.
Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and deliver high‑quality monthly management accounts and board‑level reporting packs, including clear variance analysis and KPI commentary.
- Provide senior oversight and support to the existing management accounts team, acting as the primary escalation point for technical queries and process issues.
- Lead continuous improvement of month‑end processes, controls, and reporting workflows to increase efficiency and reduce close timelines.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, FRS 102) across the group, including technical areas such as IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and multi‑currency consolidation under IAS 21.
- Work alongside Financial Controller to aid as required to ensure efficient and timely month‑end close.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial models supporting business growth, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives.
- Manage the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecast process, working collaboratively with the sales, operations, and leadership teams.
- Produce insightful board and investor reporting, including ARR waterfall analysis, NRR tracking, revenue vs budget commentary, and cash‑flow forecasting.
- Conduct variance analysis between actuals, budget, and forecast, identifying key performance drivers and communicating findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing revenue forecasting and commercial modelling, including support for pricing strategy, contract analysis, and new market initiatives.
Treasury, FX & Multi‑Entity Operations
- Support multi‑currency treasury management across GBP, NOK, USD, CAD, and SGD entities, including FX exposure monitoring and intervention planning.
- Assist with the management and reporting of financing facilities, including compliance with lender covenants and accurate interest and amortisation modelling.
- Contribute to capital adequacy monitoring and regulatory reporting requirements across relevant entities.
Business Partnering & Strategic Support
- Act as a trusted finance business partner to the CCO/Head of Revenue Operations and department heads, translating financial data into clear, actionable commercial insight.
- Support the Global Finance Director on ad hoc projects, strategic modelling, and board‑level initiatives.
- Play a proactive role in finance team development, mentoring junior team members and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- ACA or CIMA qualified (ACCA considered), with a minimum of 5–8 years post‑qualification experience.
- Demonstrable experience across both financial control / management accounts and FP&A functions — candidates with experience in only one discipline will not be suitable for this role.
- Prior exposure to a multi‑entity, multi‑currency environment is essential; SaaS, fintech, or financial services background strongly preferred.
- Proven experience preparing and presenting board‑level financial reporting and management information.
- Solid grounding in technical accounting standards relevant to the role (IFRS 16, IFRS 9, IAS 21, IAS 7).
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced financial modelling capability, with the ability to build and maintain complex, multi‑scenario models in Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non‑finance audiences.
- Meticulous attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger strategic picture — equally comfortable in the numbers and in the boardroom.
- Exceptional business partnering skills; able to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels.
- Proficient in Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint; experience with SaaS financial metrics (ARR, NRR, churn) and ERP systems an advantage.
- Self‑starter with strong ownership mentality, comfortable operating in a scale‑up environment with a lean finance team.
Benefits
Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
