Director of Finance

NXTGEN are partnering with a high-growth, venture-backed AI business to recruit a Financial Controller for a newly created London-based role. This Financial Controller opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building from the ground up, and this Financial Controller position offers a genuine route into broader finance leadership as the business continues to scale.

The company has already established strong traction in its market and is now entering the next stage of growth. They are looking for their first dedicated in-house finance hire to strengthen the finance function, improve current processes, and put in place the controls, reporting and infrastructure needed for scale.

This is a rare chance to join at the right time, where you can make a visible impact, work closely with senior leadership, and grow with the business.

You will take ownership of day-to-day finance while building a stronger and more scalable finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Improving finance processes, controls and reporting
• Owning month-end close and management reporting
• Leading multi-entity finance activity across international operations
• Managing external accountants, auditors and advisers
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
• Producing board and investor-ready reporting
• Strengthening financial governance and compliance
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business

The successful candidate will likely bring:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Head of Finance
• A track record of improving or building finance processes in a scaling business
• Strong UK GAAP, tax and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Experience operating across multi-entity environments
• A hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Previous experience in SaaS, technology, AI or venture-backed businesses would be highly advantageous
• Big 4 or leading practice training would be advantageous

• -100,000 - -140,000 base salary
• Bonus and equity
• Hybrid working (London, 3 days per week)
• Genuine progression opportunity into broader finance leadership

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact NXTGEN Recruitment.