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 our customer base including Ford, The Telegraph, Autotrader, SumUp, Crocs and Funding Circle.

Due to our strong global growth and private equity investment from Vista Equity Partners we are looking for an 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 Role

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.

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 & 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