VP of Finance

Overview

Senior finance leader reporting to the CEO, responsible for building a proactive finance function and supporting fundraising readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own financial planning and analysis, cash management, reporting, and controls.
• Lead the month-end close process, driving accuracy and timeliness.
• Strengthen financial controls, purchasing processes, and data capture across the organisation.
• Manage and develop one direct report (staff accountant), based in Edinburgh.
• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team as a trusted financial partner, contributing to commercial strategy, pricing, and operational planning.
• Lead financial preparation for future fundraising activity, including investor-facing models, data room management, and due diligence support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within a high-growth startup or scale-up business, ideally at Series A to C stage.
• Strong FP&A capabilities with demonstrable experience building financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Experience working in lean, fast-moving organisations where hands-on execution is expected alongside strategic contribution.
• Familiarity with Saa S or subscription-based business models is advantageous.
• Prior experience supporting fundraising processes and engaging with investors or boards.
• UK accounting knowledge preferred; professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is an advantage.
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