CFO | REMOTE (UK Locations)

Permanent employee, Full-time · (REMOTE) UK / EUROPE

Description
Gatekeeper is a SaaS-based, next-generation Vendor & Contract Lifecycle Management (VCLM) & 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 long-term customers including Ford, Accor, Roche, The Telegraph, Autotrader, Tesco and Pokemon. 
Due to our strong global growth and recent private equity investment from Vista Equity Partners, we are looking for an experienced, hands-on and highly collaborative CFO to oversee all of Gatekeeper’s financial operations, providing strategic support across areas from accounting and departmental budgets, to banking operations, cash flow and risk management.

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

In this role, you will:

  • Drive Strategic 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
  • 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
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting data
  • Oversee audit and financial risk management
  • Introduce and oversee innovative financial processes using advanced technology and best practices 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
You must be:

  • An experienced Financial leader, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, including experience in scaling SaaS companies
  • Experienced in working in a Private Equity environment, including leading board interactions
  • Demonstrable experience building and scaling a successful Finance team
  • Fluent in SaaS financials and metrics
  • Experience in scaling SaaS companies from $10m in ARR to $30m and beyond
  • Able to drive strategy but maintain a ‘hands-on’ approach
  • A natural team player and lifetime learner
  • Proactive in seeking solutions 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 and work wherever you like - no more commutes
  • Generous vacation package
  • Learning & 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 18 countries. We respect each other’s differences and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
About us

A market-leading product, a skilled and supportive team and distinctive values make Gatekeeper a uniquely rewarding place to work. 

We’re proud of the company we’re building and we’d love for you to be part of it.

We look forward to hearing from you.
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