Vice President of Finance, Gatekeeper
Contract and vendor management
Posted today
Contract and vendor management
21-100 employees
Posted today
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make our customers’ working lives easier, more productive and highly valued by solving contract and vendor management problems that deliver demonstrable ROI.
Role
Who you are
- 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 the job involves
- Reporting 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
- 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 & Aged Debt
- Cash flow management
- Budget & 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 & 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
Our take
Gatekeeper is a leading cloud-based Supplier and Contract Management software solution that allows companies to store all of their supplier and contract information in one central location. It aims to reduce costs, minimise risk, and enhance compliance for companies through its suite of reporting, collaboration, and notification tools.
The company’s powerful automation capabilities remove the need for manual interventions while delivering digitised, actionable business insights throughout the contract and vendor management lifecycles. The company counts major companies from a range of industries among its customers, including Ford, The Telegraph, Accor Hotels, Hakkasan Group, and cricut.
The company is well-set to see continued growth through 2023 VC from Vista Equity Partners. Gatekeeper will use its new cash flow to grow its platform and global footprint.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Fully Remote Working
- Flexible Hours
- Monthly Health & Wellbeing Perks
- Generous Time Off Allowance
- Online Therapy/Meditation Subscription
- Regular Retreats & Meetups
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Patrick O'Connor
(CEO)Founder & former Managing Director at Optimal Solutions Ltd and Ominor Ltd.
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