Interim Finance and Operations Manager I SAAS I Private Equity I Outside IR35 - £250
Posted 4 days ago by Zanda
£250 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Zanda is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager for a maternity cover contract at a high-growth, PE-backed SaaS company in London. The role involves management accounting, accounts payable and receivable, tax compliance, payroll administration, and operational support. The ideal candidate will have experience with NetSuite and a strong understanding of UK GAAP, thriving in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a significant impact during a key growth phase.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs
- Post journals and perform account reconciliations
- Produce KPI dashboards and provide financial insight
- Oversee customer invoicing, credit control, and payment runs
- Manage staff expenses and vendor onboarding
- Prepare and submit VAT, US sales tax, and franchise tax filings
- Support year-end audit preparation
- Ensure compliance with ISO27001, GDPR, and ESG frameworks
- Assist with monthly payroll reviews and changes
- Support employee onboarding/offboarding
- Maintain HRIS and employee records
- Lead preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and statutory reporting for multiple entities
- Assist with insurance renewals, travel arrangements, company events, and budget monitoring
Key Skills:
- Proven experience with NetSuite
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
- Prior experience in a tech, SaaS, or marketing-led business
- Comfortable operating in a lean finance team and managing a broad, hands-on remit
- Confident working autonomously, with initiative and a proactive mindset
Salary (Rate): £250.00/daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments. We’re proud to be partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed SaaS company headquartered in London and operating on a global scale. As the business continues to expand, we’re looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to join the team on a maternity cover contract from August 2025 to January 2026 , with potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded finance professional who thrives in lean, fast-paced environments and values the variety that comes with wearing multiple hats. The business operates with manageable transaction volumes, enabling a Finance Manager who enjoys getting close to the numbers and playing a pivotal operational role. You’ll benefit from a structured handover period beginning in August , working closely with the current Finance Manager to ensure a smooth transition before maternity leave starts in October.
Key Responsibilities
- Management Accounting
- Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs
- Post journals and perform account reconciliations
- Produce KPI dashboards and provide financial insight
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Oversee customer invoicing, credit control, and payment runs
- Manage staff expenses and vendor onboarding
- Tax & Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT, US sales tax, and franchise tax filings
- Support year-end audit preparation
- Ensure compliance with ISO27001, GDPR, and ESG frameworks
- Payroll & HR Administration
- Assist with monthly payroll reviews and changes
- Support employee onboarding/offboarding
- Maintain HRIS and employee records
- Audit & Year-End Preparation
- Lead preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and statutory reporting for multiple entities
- Operations & Administrative Support
- Assist with insurance renewals, travel arrangements, company events, and budget monitoring
Who We’re Looking For
Proven experience with NetSuite is essential Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP Prior experience in a tech, SaaS, or marketing-led business Comfortable operating in a lean finance team and managing a broad, hands-on remit Confident working autonomously, with initiative and a proactive mindse
What’s On Offer
A dynamic, supportive, and fast-moving environment Direct exposure to a commercially minded CFO and senior leadership The opportunity to make a real impact in a global, PE-backed business during a key growth phase If you’re a finance professional who values variety, thrives in lean teams, and is confident taking ownership in a high-growth environment, we’d love to hear from you.