Director of Commercial Finance | PE Backed SaaS

Global Director of Commercial Finance | PE Backed SaaS/Tech | London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity/LTIP

We’re exclusively partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS/CRM business entering an exciting phase of international expansion. Backed by a leading mid-market PE fund since 2020, the company is scaling rapidly through platform innovation, strategic acquisitions, and new market entry. The Group are around £400m in turnover.

As Global Director of Commercial Finance you’ll join the senior leadership team and be a key strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and investors. You'll play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, enhancing commercial performance, and supporting long-term value creation. A highly competitive salary and equity package is available for the right candidate.

Why Join?

• Influence the commercial direction of a scaling SaaS/CRM business with global ambition
• Partner directly with senior leadership and PE sponsors on key value creation initiatives
• Join a business with strong product-market fit, high customer retention, and recurring revenue growth
• Market-leading, executive-level salary and total reward package
• Meaningful LTIP participation, providing genuine exposure to long-term value creation

Key Responsibilities

• Own commercial finance strategy, planning, and performance insight across products, regions, and customer segments
• Lead exit readiness by preparing investor materials, refining KPIs, and strengthening finance processes for due diligence and future transaction events
• Oversee the creation, management, and quality of the financial data room, ensuring all models, analyses, and documentation are investor‑ready and compliant for due diligence
• Drive SaaS metrics insight – including ARR, churn, LTV/CAC, NRR – and support data-led growth decisions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes to inform strategic direction
• Build robust financial models to evaluate market expansion, pricing strategy, and product roadmap impact
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting and board-level analysis to internal stakeholders and PE investors
• Implement improved reporting systems, BI tools (e.g. Power BI), and scalable finance infrastructure
• Build and lead a high-performing commercial finance and FP&A team to support scale
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a background in commercial finance
• Proven success in PE-backed environments and have overseen a successful Private Equity exit.
• Exposure to M&A, and preparing a business for exit

Nice to have:

• Advanced modelling and commercial analytics capability, including pricing and ROI analysis
• Strong experience in SaaS or Tech, or a business with a subscription-based model and recurring revenue focus
• A hands-on, high-impact leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth settings

This is a standout opportunity to shape the commercial and financial performance of a fast-growing business. If you bring strong commercial acumen, private equity experience, and a passion for driving value then apply for further details.

Global Director of Commercial Finance | PE Backed SaaS/Tech| London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity/LTIP

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