Description

Gatekeeper is a SaaS-based, next-generation Vendor and Contract Lifecycle Management (VCLM) and Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Solution. We help our customers to restore visibility of their vendor contracts, take control of their vendor and contract processes and safeguard compliance of their third parties.

Gatekeeper has consistently achieved significant, profitable growth YoY, with ourcustomer base including Ford, The Telegraph, Autotrader, SumUp, Crocs and Funding Circle.

Due to our strong global growth and private equity investment fromVista Equity Partners we are looking foran experienced, hands-on and highly collaborative VP of Finance with SaaS-specific finance experience to oversee all of Gatekeeper’s financial operations, providing support across areas from accounting and departmental budgets, to banking operations, cash flow and risk management.

About the RoleReporting directly to the CEO, this person will be a key member of the Executive Team and hold responsibility for the financial operations for the company. In partnership with management, this person will develop the company’s financial plan and reconcile all the potential business directions into a set of key objectives. This role supports business growth through a combination of building best-in-class scalable systems and processes, the application of technology (inclusive of Generative AI) to drive productivity, as well as hiring top-performing employees to support Gatekeeper’s scaling and growth.

Note: This is a fully remote position, open only to applicants based in the UK.

In this role, you will:

Drive Financial Leadership - Shape Gatekeeper’s financial strategy, focusing on long-term planning, investment decisions, and capital structure optimisation to support the company''s growth and sustainability.

Own the company’s management and statutory accounts and be responsible for introducing robust processes and frameworks

Lead financial analysis and share the output with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and investors, guiding long-term growth plans and pairing with near-term required resources (e.g., hiring which roles / by when) and progress (achievement of critical leading indicator milestones)

Oversee day-to-day operations and individuals responsible for:Reconciliation

Renewal management

Revenue collection

Payroll

Revenue recognition

Collections and Aged Debt

Cash flow management

Budget and forecasting

Manage the relationship with the current outsourced provider of accounting services, overseeing the scope and quality of the output

Work as needed directly with our investors to deliver on the appropriate financial reporting requirements

Build an in-house Finance team that will support the business as we scale, leveraging AI tooling and enablement software to multiply the efficiency of each team member

Ensure accurate financial reporting data

Oversee audit and financial risk management

Facilitate long-term growth and success as a partner and thought partner in operational and commercial issues, in collaboration with the entire management team (e.g., contract terms, pricing structures, talent investments / enablement).

Introduce and oversee industry best practice financial processes using advanced technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Provide data-driven recommendations for short and long-term growth plans

Establish and monitor key financial performance indicators that align with Gatekeeper''s strategic goals and objectives

Maintain a keen understanding of evolving SaaS financial metrics and market dynamics, applying this knowledge to Gatekeeper''s financial strategies

Requirements

An experienced software Financial leader, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience scaling SaaS companies

Experienced in working in a Private Equity environment, including leading board interactions

Demonstrable experience as a senior leader within a successful Finance team

Fluent in SaaS financials and metrics

Experience in scaling SaaS companies from $10m in ARR to $30m and beyond

Familiar with multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional considerations in Finance and Operations

Maintains a ‘hands-on’ approach, taking ownership of key workstreams and processes

A natural team player and lifetime learner

Proactive in seeking solutions, driving innovation and implementing change

Someone who loves solving complex problems

Highly analytical and detail-oriented

An excellent communicator, spoken and written

Able to work with an agile, highly distributed team

Have a sense of humour and lust for life

What we offer

100% remote working: live anywhere in the UK, no offices and no commute

Generous annual leave allowance

Comprehensive benefits package including:Private health cover

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Learning and Development opportunities for lifelong learners

Technology: we provide everything you need to do your best work

Gatekeeper for Good: Match funding to support non-profit organisations in your local community

Gatekeeper retreats

We live by our company vision and values. If these ring true to you, then we’d like to talk to you.

Gatekeeper offers a diverse and multicultural working environment, currently spanning 15 countries. We respect each other’s differences and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

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