VP of Finance in London

About us
At Xelix, we work with some of the world’s largest companies to automate and strengthen their financial controls. Our AI solutions redefine how Accounts Payable teams operate - moving from manual processes to automated, intelligent workflows.

Who we are
Xelix is a fast‑paced scale‑up - things move fast and expectations are high. We raised our Series B with Insight Partners in June 2025 and are expanding aggressively, whilst remaining profitable. We have over 100 talented people pulling together to achieve our goals. Everyone is trusted to take ownership, move fast and have a meaningful impact. We prioritise personal and professional growth, keep things fun & we love to celebrate a milestone together.

What we’re hiring
In this role you’ll grow, be challenged and help shape the future of Xelix. If you’re excited about building something special with us, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role
We’re hiring a VP of Finance to bring our finance function fully in‑house and scale it for the next stage of growth. Today, we operate with a fractional CFO and FC. This role will take ownership of the finance agenda from the fractional CFO, establish a strong operating rhythm, and hire an in‑house FC to run day‑to‑day finance operations. You’ll join our Executive Leadership Team (ELT), working closely with our two co‑founders and the wider VP leadership team. You’ll be a strategic partner across the business — balancing commercial insight with strong governance — and ensuring we stay transaction‑ready as we scale.

What you’ll be doing

• Bring finance in‑house and build a scalable function
  • Lead the transition from fractional support to a high‑performing in‑house finance team.
  • Hire and manage a strong Financial Controller who will own the detail of core accounting operations (month‑end, AP/AR, payroll oversight, statutory requirements).
  • Define the finance operating model: responsibilities, controls, cadence, and how finance partners with the wider business.
• Lead FP&A, performance management, and decision support
  • Own the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, quarterly investor reporting.
  • Establish a monthly operating cadence: performance reviews, KPIs, management packs.
  • Partner with GTM leaders on pricing, hiring, modelling etc.
• Own board and stakeholder reporting
  • Lead board reporting with clear narrative, accurate numbers, and strong insight.
  • Ensure consistent, high‑quality reporting for key stakeholders (board, auditors, advisors, and other parties as required).
  • Build confidence and transparency through predictable reporting and effective governance.
• Set the standards for control (without living in the weeds)
  • Set expectations for close discipline, controls, and audit readiness — with the FC leading execution day‑to‑day.
  • Ensure scalable policies and processes (e.g., revenue recognition, spend approvals, commissions).
  • Step into detail when needed to unblock issues, raise quality, or meet critical deadlines.
• Build the finance systems and data stack
  • Define and deliver the finance systems roadmap (automation, reporting, spend controls, integrations).
  • Improve speed and accuracy while reducing manual effort and operational risk.
  • Strengthen data integrity so teams operate from “one version of the truth”.
• Own UK + US finance oversight and advisor relationships
  • Oversee UK finance requirements and manage key external relationships.
  • Own the US entity finance oversight: manage relationships with US accountants/advisors, coordinate US filings and compliance, and ensure group‑level consistency.
  • Ensure cross‑border processes (intercompany, consolidated reporting) are robust and scalable.
• Maintain transaction readiness
  • Build and maintain the level of financial maturity required for future strategic transactions: clean reporting, strong controls, and diligence‑ready documentation.
  • Support evaluation of strategic opportunities through modelling, scenario analysis, and commercial insight.

What you’ll bring
Enterprise B2B SaaS experience (required) — you understand enterprise sales cycles, implementation realities, revenue dynamics etc. Proven experience in a high‑growth scale‑up, ideally having built or scaled a finance function through rapid growth. Strong leadership and hiring capability, with a track record of building high‑performing teams. Excellent FP&A and commercial partnership skills — you can translate metrics into decisions and drive performance across the business. Strong board‑level communication: crisp reporting, clear narratives, and confidence under scrutiny. A systems mindset: you’ve improved finance operations through process design, automation, and better tooling. US entity experience is a major plus (comfortable owning US advisors, filings, and cross‑border requirements).

What we offer in return
💰 Competitive salary depending on experience
🏝️ 27 days of annual leave (including 3 days Christmas closing) which increases up to 3 days based on tenure, with the option to roll over, buy or sell up to 3 days
🏡 Hybrid working from our dog‑friendly Hoxton office
💪 On‑site gym and cycle to work scheme
🛍️ Employee discount at over 100 retailers
🏥 Comprehensive private medical & dental cover with Vitality
🍼 Enhanced parental leave pay
📚 Learning & development culture – £1,000 personal annual budget
🌍 We’re carbon‑neutral and are working towards ambitious carbon reduction goals
🎯 Lots of team socials & activities
☀️ Annual team retreat

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We believe that people from diverse backgrounds, with different identities and experiences make our company and product better. No matter your background, we’d love to hear from you! And if you have a disability, please let us know if there’s any way we can make the interview process better for you - we’re happy to accommodate!

This is a full‑time position, with standard working hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Interview Process
Introductory Call – A short Teams conversation with a Talent Partner to discuss your background and the opportunity.
Hiring Manager Interview – A 30–45 minute Teams meeting to explore your experience and fit for the team.
Technical Task or Presentation – A role‑relevant exercise to demonstrate your skills and approach.
Final On‑site Interview – An in‑person meeting with our senior leadership team and co‑founders at our office.
We strive to make the process clear, efficient, and respectful of your time.