
Finance Manager
Echobox
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Own the full finance function, including management accounts, month-end close, and quarterly reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance analysis
- Build, maintain, and continuously improve robust financial models
- Deliver clear and insightful reporting to support strategic decision-making
- Manage R&D tax credit claims with external advisors
- Oversee EMI stock option schemes, valuations, and grant processes
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
- Act as a key point of contact for investors on financial performance and reporting
- Translate financial data into compelling narratives for stakeholders
- Establish and optimise financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks
- Own cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and cost control strategies
- Monitor SaaS metrics (e.g. ARR, MRR, CAC, LTV, churn) and provide actionable insights
- Improve financial visibility across the business through dashboards and KPI tracking
- Ensure scalability of finance systems, processes, and controls as the company grows
- Oversee payroll processes via external providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Support headcount planning and workforce cost modelling
- Collaborate on compensation structures, bonus schemes, and commission frameworks
- Provide financial insight into hiring plans and organisational growth
- Partner with cross-functional teams across the business to lead and deliver end-to-end recruitment operations
- Ensure accurate financial data, contracts, and pricing are reflected in CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot)
- Partner with commercial teams on pricing strategies and revenue optimisation
- Analyse sales performance, pipeline data, and revenue forecasting
- Improve alignment between finance and sales operations
- Manage outsourced bookkeeping and payroll providers
- Lead procurement and supplier management (software, rent, insurance, etc.)
- Ensure operational efficiency, cost discipline, and contract optimisation
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Finance Manager in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in SaaS, technology, or high-growth businesses (preferred)
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
- Deep understanding of SaaS metrics and financial operations (FinOps)
- Advanced Excel / spreadsheet skills
- Experience with Xero, HubSpot, or similar systems (desirable)
- Degree (2:1 or above), ideally from a top-tier university
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.
Benefits
- Work directly with the CEO and leadership team in a scaling AI company
- Own and shape the finance function with real strategic impact
- Gain exposure to investors, fundraising, and high-level decision-making
- Be part of a high-growth, product-driven business solving complex challenges
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial modellingvariance analysisbudgetingforecastingcash flow managementcost controlSaaS metricsfinancial reportingdata analysispayroll management
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencingproactivedetail-orientedcommercial awareness
Certifications
degree (2:1 or above)