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Chief Financial Officer

Pre-IPO B2B SaaS

Series D · £80M ARR

Replacement CFO at a profitable Series D SaaS preparing for a London listing within 18 months.

Reference

VT-CFO-2014

Location

London · Hybrid

Engagement

Permanent

Posted

18 Apr 2026 · 1mo ago

Compensation

£260k – £340k

Base only · Bonus and equity additional

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The Brief

A profitable, founder-led Series D SaaS business is hiring a replacement CFO ahead of a likely London listing within the next 18 months. The incoming CFO will lead the IPO process, build the public-co finance function, and own all investor relations.

Responsibilities

  • 01

    Lead the listing process — selection of advisors through to admission

  • 02

    Build out a public-co finance function (FP&A, IR, treasury, internal audit)

  • 03

    Own investor relations and analyst engagement post-listing

The Successful Candidate

  • 01

    Prior CFO experience at a SaaS or technology business

  • 02

    Demonstrable IPO experience (LSE preferred, Nasdaq considered)

  • 03

    ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Compensation & Benefits

Substantial equity (LTIP)

Performance bonus up to 70%

Comprehensive benefits package

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Reference VT-CFO-2014 · Chief Financial Officer

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