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SHE Director (Corporate)Across SGN Footprint | Competitive PackageFull Time | Hybrid working – Regular travel across SGN footprint and to London is requiredJoint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Performance Bonus Scheme – Private Medical Insurance – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5906We are looking for a Director of SHE Operations to provide strategic leadership and governance across our corporate business functions at SGN. Reporting to the Chief Safety Officer, you will be critical to driving forward safety standards, high performance and pushing a Zero Harm ethos across SGN. You will provide assurance to the Executive and the Board regarding compliance, resilience, and the health of our risk environment. As a key bridge between strategic safety leadership and the rest of the business, your focus will be on ensuring that risks to people, operations, assets and reputation are effectively identified, assessed, mitigated and reported. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing Safety, Assurance and Risk team, fostering collaboration, continuous learning and capability development across the organisation.Shape and deliver the organisation’s Safety, Assurance and Risk strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements and SGN’s commitment to Zero Harm.Champion a positive safety and risk culture, encouraging open reporting, continuous improvement, proactive risk management and shared accountability for safe outcomes.Provide expert advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders, Executive teams and Boards, enabling informed decision-making on risk, assurance and governance matters.Oversee enterprise-wide risk management and business continuity frameworks, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, managed and reported effectively, and that the organisation is prepared to respond to incidents and disruptions.Lead assurance activities across the organisation, including internal audit, compliance monitoring, control testing and independent assurance reviews, to strengthen governance and organisational resilience.Drive continual improvement in health, safety and assurance performance, overseeing incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, performance reporting and the implementation of lessons learned.What you will needAt least 15 years experience in Health and Safety, with significant senior leadership experience in highly regulated and high-risk industriesA NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)Proven ability to lead multiple SHE functions, delivering service excellence through high performing and high impact teamsProven experience leading multiple SHE functions and delivering service excellenceExcellent knowledge of UK safety and environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks Demonstrate success in driving culture change and continuous improvement in safety Excellent high-level problem solving skills, navigating non-routine and complex issues, devising solutions through analysis, experience and knowledge Regular travel will be required as part of this role, including in to our Head Office in Farringdon, LondonNot sure you meet every requirement?Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.Why SGN?SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.About us | Benefits | Diversity and inclusionIf you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. >Why SGN With over 85 years of experience behind us, we're leading the way in energy delivery. SGN manage the network that distributes natural and green gas to 5.9 million homes and businesses across Scotland and the south of England. Whoever your supplier is, our pipes deliver gas safely, reliably and efficiently to every one of our customers. It’s your gas, in our network. Find out more about SGN

Location: Dundee, Scotland (with international travel) Basic salary: extremely competitive and will provide details on a call Benefits: share options + generous holiday allowance (37 days inclusive of bank holidays, Christmas closure days (3), and birthday day off). Sector experience: ideally worked for SAAS, or AI, Software companies, that are founder led and business’s you have scaled. We are seeking an experienced CFO to help transition the business from founder-led scale-up to a globally scalable, acquisition-ready technology platform. We are ideally looking for someone who has been part of a venture backed business, but not who has worked for PE. The role aligns directly with the strategic objective outlined within the Series C plan to strengthen executive leadership and organisational scale. As a business we are targeting significant international growth & scaling recurring revenue. Following a successful Series B and C funding round we are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to help transition the business from founder-led scale-up to a globally scalable, acquisition-ready technology platform, supporting the Company's ambitions for significant value creation and a potential future liquidity event. The CFO will be responsible for developing and executing the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective capital allocation and operational discipline while supporting international expansion, fundraising and future strategic transactions. Working closely with the Managing Director, CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will play a critical role in preparing the business for continued growth, institutional investment, acquisitions and future value creation opportunities. The CFO will play a leading role in preparing the business for its next phase of growth and potential liquidity event, ensuring the Company is investor-ready, acquisition-ready and positioned to successfully navigate due diligence. The Chief Financial Officer will lead the finance function providing strategic leadership across financial planning, reporting, governance, treasury, risk management and commercial finance. The role exists to ensure the organisation has the financial capability, systems, controls and insight required to support sustainable growth, improve profitability and maximise shareholder value. • Lead the development and execution of the Group's financial strategy., • Deliver accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the Group., • Drive financial performance through effective planning, forecasting and analysis., • Improve profitability, gross margins and operating leverage., • Ensure financial resources are aligned with strategic priorities., • Provide financial insight and decision support to the Executive Leadership Team and Board., • Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning processes., • Develop robust forecasting models and performance reporting frameworks., • Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and strategic objectives., • Provide commercial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making., • Establish KPIs and reporting dashboards to improve business performance visibility., • Support departmental leaders with financial planning and accountability., • Oversee Group cash management, treasury operations and funding arrangements., • Optimise working capital performance and cash generation., • Ensure robust cash forecasting and liquidity planning., • Support capital allocation decisions and investment appraisal activities., • Maintain appropriate financial controls and banking relationships., • Manage financial risk relating to foreign exchange, credit exposure and liquidity. Working closely with the Chief Commercial Officer: • Support pricing strategies and commercial decision-making., • Improve visibility of product, customer and project profitability., • Develop financial models to support growth initiatives and investment decisions., • Drive margin improvement initiatives across products and services., • Support recurring revenue growth and SaaS business performance., • Ensure commercial opportunities are evaluated through a robust financial lens., • Ensure appropriate commercial terms and conditions in place to manage customer risk. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer: • Ensure alignment between financial planning and operational delivery., • Support inventory optimisation and working capital improvements., • Drive procurement efficiencies and cost management initiatives., • Improve financial visibility across manufacturing and supply chain activities., • Support operational investment and scalability decisions., • Ensure financial controls support operational growth and efficiency., • Lead financial governance and risk management activities across the Group., • Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, audit and regulatory requirements., • Maintain robust financial control frameworks and accounting policies., • Oversee external audit processes and statutory reporting obligations., • Manage relationships with auditors, advisors, banks and regulatory bodies., • Ensure financial systems and controls are appropriate for an institutional-scale business. Working closely with the CEO and Managing Director: • Lead financial readiness activities to ensure the business is investor-ready, acquisition-ready and fully prepared for due diligence processes., • Support fundraising activities and investor engagement., • Develop financial materials for investors, lenders and shareholders., • Support financial due diligence for fundraising and strategic transactions., • Build financial credibility with institutional investors and stakeholders., • Support acquisition evaluation, due diligence and integration activities., • Contribute to valuation creation through scalable growth and financial discipline., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes., • Support ERP optimisation and finance systems transformation initiatives., • Drive automation and data-led decision-making across the finance function., • Ensure financial systems support future growth and international expansion., • Improve reporting capability, data quality and financial insight. Working closely with the Head of People: • Build and develop a high-performing finance and procurement team., • Strengthen accountability, capability and succession planning., • Coach and mentor finance leaders and key team members., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership and commercial thinking., • Support organisational development and change initiatives across the business., • Participate in Board meetings and strategic planning activities., • Prepare and present financial reports and performance updates., • Support investor reporting and governance requirements., • Strengthen organisational maturity and financial discipline., • Contribute to readiness for future acquisitions, fundraising and strategic transactions., • Ensure financial systems, controls and governance meet institutional investor expectations. Key performance indicators include: • Revenue growth, • EBITDA performance, • Gross margin improvement, • Forecast accuracy, • Cash generation and working capital performance, • Audit and regulatory compliance, • Fundraising and investor readiness, • Scalability of financial systems and governance, • Support of acquisitions and strategic initiatives, • Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Proven CFO, Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience within a high-growth technology business., • Experience supporting UK and international operations., • Strong commercial and strategic finance capability., • Experience working with Boards, investors and external stakeholders., • Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, treasury and financial reporting functions., • Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management and financial controls., • Experience implementing scalable systems and processes., • SaaS business experience., • Hardware plus software business model experience., • Venture-backed or private equity-backed company experience., • Fundraising and investor relations experience., • M&A and acquisition integration experience., • International growth and expansion experience., • Experience with ERP implementation and transformation programmes. The successful candidate will be: • Commercially astute, • Strategically minded, • Data-driven, • Financially rigorous, • Collaborative and influential, • Calm under pressure, • Credible with investors, lenders and stakeholders, • Comfortable operating within a founder-led environment, • Passionate about building scalable, high-performance organisations This is a unique opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth, building the financial foundations that will support international expansion, recurring revenue growth and future strategic opportunities. The Chief Financial Officer will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance and preparing the business for long-term value creation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Dundee, Scotland (with international travel) Basic salary: extremely competitive and will provide details on a call Benefits: share options + generous holiday allowance (37 days inclusive of bank holidays, Christmas closure days (3), and birthday day off). Sector experience: ideally worked for SAAS, or AI, Software companies, that are founder led and business’s you have scaled. We are seeking an experienced CFO to help transition the business from founder-led scale-up to a globally scalable, acquisition-ready technology platform. We are ideally looking for someone who has been part of a venture backed business, but not who has worked for PE. The role aligns directly with the strategic objective outlined within the Series C plan to strengthen executive leadership and organisational scale. As a business we are targeting significant international growth & scaling recurring revenue. Following a successful Series B and C funding round we are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to help transition the business from founder-led scale-up to a globally scalable, acquisition-ready technology platform, supporting the Company's ambitions for significant value creation and a potential future liquidity event. The CFO will be responsible for developing and executing the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective capital allocation and operational discipline while supporting international expansion, fundraising and future strategic transactions. Working closely with the Managing Director, CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will play a critical role in preparing the business for continued growth, institutional investment, acquisitions and future value creation opportunities. The CFO will play a leading role in preparing the business for its next phase of growth and potential liquidity event, ensuring the Company is investor-ready, acquisition-ready and positioned to successfully navigate due diligence. The Chief Financial Officer will lead the finance function providing strategic leadership across financial planning, reporting, governance, treasury, risk management and commercial finance. The role exists to ensure the organisation has the financial capability, systems, controls and insight required to support sustainable growth, improve profitability and maximise shareholder value. • Lead the development and execution of the Group's financial strategy., • Deliver accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the Group., • Drive financial performance through effective planning, forecasting and analysis., • Improve profitability, gross margins and operating leverage., • Ensure financial resources are aligned with strategic priorities., • Provide financial insight and decision support to the Executive Leadership Team and Board., • Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning processes., • Develop robust forecasting models and performance reporting frameworks., • Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and strategic objectives., • Provide commercial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making., • Establish KPIs and reporting dashboards to improve business performance visibility., • Support departmental leaders with financial planning and accountability., • Oversee Group cash management, treasury operations and funding arrangements., • Optimise working capital performance and cash generation., • Ensure robust cash forecasting and liquidity planning., • Support capital allocation decisions and investment appraisal activities., • Maintain appropriate financial controls and banking relationships., • Manage financial risk relating to foreign exchange, credit exposure and liquidity. Working closely with the Chief Commercial Officer: • Support pricing strategies and commercial decision-making., • Improve visibility of product, customer and project profitability., • Develop financial models to support growth initiatives and investment decisions., • Drive margin improvement initiatives across products and services., • Support recurring revenue growth and SaaS business performance., • Ensure commercial opportunities are evaluated through a robust financial lens., • Ensure appropriate commercial terms and conditions in place to manage customer risk. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer: • Ensure alignment between financial planning and operational delivery., • Support inventory optimisation and working capital improvements., • Drive procurement efficiencies and cost management initiatives., • Improve financial visibility across manufacturing and supply chain activities., • Support operational investment and scalability decisions., • Ensure financial controls support operational growth and efficiency., • Lead financial governance and risk management activities across the Group., • Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, audit and regulatory requirements., • Maintain robust financial control frameworks and accounting policies., • Oversee external audit processes and statutory reporting obligations., • Manage relationships with auditors, advisors, banks and regulatory bodies., • Ensure financial systems and controls are appropriate for an institutional-scale business. Working closely with the CEO and Managing Director: • Lead financial readiness activities to ensure the business is investor-ready, acquisition-ready and fully prepared for due diligence processes., • Support fundraising activities and investor engagement., • Develop financial materials for investors, lenders and shareholders., • Support financial due diligence for fundraising and strategic transactions., • Build financial credibility with institutional investors and stakeholders., • Support acquisition evaluation, due diligence and integration activities., • Contribute to valuation creation through scalable growth and financial discipline., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes., • Support ERP optimisation and finance systems transformation initiatives., • Drive automation and data-led decision-making across the finance function., • Ensure financial systems support future growth and international expansion., • Improve reporting capability, data quality and financial insight. Working closely with the Head of People: • Build and develop a high-performing finance and procurement team., • Strengthen accountability, capability and succession planning., • Coach and mentor finance leaders and key team members., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership and commercial thinking., • Support organisational development and change initiatives across the business., • Participate in Board meetings and strategic planning activities., • Prepare and present financial reports and performance updates., • Support investor reporting and governance requirements., • Strengthen organisational maturity and financial discipline., • Contribute to readiness for future acquisitions, fundraising and strategic transactions., • Ensure financial systems, controls and governance meet institutional investor expectations. Key performance indicators include: • Revenue growth, • EBITDA performance, • Gross margin improvement, • Forecast accuracy, • Cash generation and working capital performance, • Audit and regulatory compliance, • Fundraising and investor readiness, • Scalability of financial systems and governance, • Support of acquisitions and strategic initiatives, • Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Proven CFO, Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience within a high-growth technology business., • Experience supporting UK and international operations., • Strong commercial and strategic finance capability., • Experience working with Boards, investors and external stakeholders., • Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, treasury and financial reporting functions., • Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management and financial controls., • Experience implementing scalable systems and processes., • SaaS business experience., • Hardware plus software business model experience., • Venture-backed or private equity-backed company experience., • Fundraising and investor relations experience., • M&A and acquisition integration experience., • International growth and expansion experience., • Experience with ERP implementation and transformation programmes. The successful candidate will be: • Commercially astute, • Strategically minded, • Data-driven, • Financially rigorous, • Collaborative and influential, • Calm under pressure, • Credible with investors, lenders and stakeholders, • Comfortable operating within a founder-led environment, • Passionate about building scalable, high-performance organisations This is a unique opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth, building the financial foundations that will support international expansion, recurring revenue growth and future strategic opportunities. The Chief Financial Officer will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance and preparing the business for long-term value creation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As Business Manager, you will provide high‑quality support to the People & Strategy Director. Managing the Director’s diary, inbox and priorities, adapting quickly as business needs change.

Rautomead, based in Dundee, is a world leader in continuous casting technology. For nearly 50 years, we have designed, manufactured and supplied advanced continuous casting equipment for non-ferrous metals, including copper, copper alloys, gold, silver and other precious metals. Trusted by customers around the world, our reputation is built on precision, reliability, innovation and technical expertise. We are a forward-thinking, engineering-led organisation with a collaborative, people-focused culture and a passion for improving products, exploring new markets and remaining at the forefront of our industry. This is an exciting time to join Rautomead. As we build on strong foundations and enter a period of growth and development, we are seeking a high-calibre leader with a strong mechanical engineering background to help drive the business forward. OPERATIONS MANAGER As a member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of day-to-day operations across the business. You will bring structure, pace and strong leadership to a broad operational remit while developing people, improving processes and supporting Rautomead's strategic ambitions. You will have overall responsibility for operational performance, ensuring the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of all capital equipment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee day-to-day operations acrossmanufacturing,planning, procurement, shipping, engineering and stores., • Assist with the development and implementation of Rautomead’s ambitious growth objectives., • Drive operational excellence and ensure production processes are efficient, reliable and effective., • Work closely with the Innovations Manager to maintain the right balance between production demands and product development., • Lead, coach, support and develop team members, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and growth., • Collaborate with the sales team to develop meaningful capacity planning objectives., • Introduce and embed best-practice processes that improve efficiency and profitability., • Identify opportunities to strengthen operations, expand capability and support the company's wider strategic objectives. ABOUT YOU We are looking for an accomplished leader, ideally with experience in a medium-sized engineering or manufacturing organisation. You will bring: Strong operational leadership within an engineering or manufacturing environment. A solid mechanical engineering background. Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams. Excellent coaching, communication and stakeholder management skills. A demonstrable track record of improving teams, processes and operational performance. A practical, commercially aware and continuous improvement mindset. The credibility and ambition to contribute as part of a senior management team. WHY RAUTOMEAD? This is an opportunity to join an established Dundee engineering business with a strong international reputation and genuine growth ambitions. You will have the scope to influence how the company operates, develop its people and help shape the next stage of Rautomead's success. READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? If you are an experienced engineering or operations leader who enjoys improving performance, developing people and turning strategy into action, we would be pleased to hear from you

Chief Financial Officer | Permanent | Dundee, Scotland | Onsite 2x days/week, Scotland-based or willing to relocate | Extremely competitive salary + share options | Exclusive to Cortech, apply via this advert only Type: Permanent Location: Dundee, Scotland (with international travel) Onsite: 2x days per week — you must be Scotland based or willing to relocate to Scotland Basic salary: Extremely competitive; full details provided on a call Benefits: Share options plus a generous holiday allowance (37 days inclusive of bank holidays, 3 Christmas closure days, and a birthday day off) Sector experience: Ideally SaaS, AI or software companies that are founder-led and businesses you have helped scale This role is exclusive to Cortech, so you must apply via this advert to be considered. We are seeking an experienced CFO to help transition the business from founder-led scale-up to a globally scalable, acquisition-ready technology platform. We are ideally looking for someone who has been part of a venture-backed business, but not who has worked for PE. The role aligns directly with the strategic objective outlined within the Series C plan to strengthen executive leadership and organisational scale, as we target significant international growth and scaling recurring revenue. Following a successful Series B and C funding round, we are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to help transition the business from founder-led scale-up to a globally scalable, acquisition-ready technology platform, supporting the Company's ambitions for significant value creation and a potential future liquidity event. The Opportunity The CFO will be responsible for developing and executing the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective capital allocation and operational discipline while supporting international expansion, fundraising and future strategic transactions. Working closely with the Managing Director, CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will play a critical role in preparing the business for continued growth, institutional investment, acquisitions and future value creation opportunities. The CFO will play a leading role in preparing the business for its next phase of growth and potential liquidity event, ensuring the Company is investor-ready, acquisition-ready and positioned to successfully navigate due diligence. Role Purpose The Chief Financial Officer will lead the finance function, providing strategic leadership across financial planning, reporting, governance, treasury, risk management and commercial finance. The role exists to ensure the organisation has the financial capability, systems, controls and insight required to support sustainable growth, improve profitability and maximise shareholder value. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Performance: Lead the development and execution of the Group's financial strategy; deliver accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the Group; drive financial performance through effective planning, forecasting and analysis; improve profitability, gross margins and operating leverage; ensure financial resources are aligned with strategic priorities; and provide financial insight and decision support to the Executive Leadership Team and Board. Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning processes; develop robust forecasting models and performance reporting frameworks; monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and strategic objectives; provide commercial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making; establish KPIs and reporting dashboards to improve business performance visibility; and support departmental leaders with financial planning and accountability. Treasury, Capital Allocation & Cash Management: Oversee Group cash management, treasury operations and funding arrangements; optimise working capital performance and cash generation; ensure robust cash forecasting and liquidity planning; support capital allocation decisions and investment appraisal activities; maintain appropriate financial controls and banking relationships; and manage financial risk relating to foreign exchange, credit exposure and liquidity. Commercial Finance & Value Creation (working closely with the Chief Commercial Officer): Support pricing strategies and commercial decision-making; improve visibility of product, customer and project profitability; develop financial models to support growth initiatives and investment decisions; drive margin improvement initiatives across products and services; support recurring revenue growth and SaaS business performance; ensure commercial opportunities are evaluated through a robust financial lens; and ensure appropriate commercial terms and conditions are in place to manage customer risk. Operational Finance (working closely with the Chief Operating Officer): Ensure alignment between financial planning and operational delivery; support inventory optimisation and working capital improvements; drive procurement efficiencies and cost management initiatives; improve financial visibility across manufacturing and supply chain activities; support operational investment and scalability decisions; and ensure financial controls support operational growth and efficiency. Governance, Risk & Compliance: Lead financial governance and risk management activities across the Group; ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, audit and regulatory requirements; maintain robust financial control frameworks and accounting policies; oversee external audit processes and statutory reporting obligations; manage relationships with auditors, advisors, banks and regulatory bodies; and ensure financial systems and controls are appropriate for an institutional-scale business. Fundraising, Investor Relations & Strategic Transactions (working closely with the CEO and Managing Director): Lead financial readiness activities to ensure the business is investor-ready, acquisition-ready and fully prepared for due diligence processes; support fundraising activities and investor engagement; develop financial materials for investors, lenders and shareholders; support financial due diligence for fundraising and strategic transactions; build financial credibility with institutional investors and stakeholders; support acquisition evaluation, due diligence and integration activities; and contribute to valuation creation through scalable growth and financial discipline. Financial Systems & Transformation: Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes; support ERP optimisation and finance systems transformation initiatives; drive automation and data-led decision-making across the finance function; ensure financial systems support future growth and international expansion; and improve reporting capability, data quality and financial insight. Leadership & Organisational Development (working closely with the Head of People): Build and develop a high-performing finance and procurement team; strengthen accountability, capability and succession planning; coach and mentor finance leaders and key team members; foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership and commercial thinking; and support organisational development and change initiatives across the business. Board, Governance & Investor Readiness: Participate in Board meetings and strategic planning activities; prepare and present financial reports and performance updates; support investor reporting and governance requirements; strengthen organisational maturity and financial discipline; contribute to readiness for future acquisitions, fundraising and strategic transactions; and ensure financial systems, controls and governance meet institutional investor expectations. Success Measures Key performance indicators include revenue growth, EBITDA performance, gross margin improvement, forecast accuracy, cash generation and working capital performance, audit and regulatory compliance, fundraising and investor readiness, scalability of financial systems and governance, and support of acquisitions and strategic initiatives. Essential Experience Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven CFO, Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience within a high-growth technology business. Experience supporting UK and international operations. Strong commercial and strategic finance capability. Experience working with Boards, investors and external stakeholders. Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, treasury and financial reporting functions. Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management and financial controls. Experience implementing scalable systems and processes. Desirable Experience SaaS business experience. Hardware plus software business model experience. Venture-backed or private equity-backed company experience. Fundraising and investor relations experience. M&A and acquisition integration experience. International growth and expansion experience. Experience with ERP implementation and transformation programmes. Personal Attributes Commercially astute. Strategically minded. Data-driven. Financially rigorous. Collaborative and influential. Calm under pressure. Credible with investors, lenders and stakeholders. Comfortable operating within a founder-led environment. Passionate about building scalable, high-performance organisations. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth, building the financial foundations that will support international expansion, recurring revenue growth and future strategic opportunities. The Chief Financial Officer will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance and preparing the business for long-term value creation