Head of Finance

About Junior ================ We’re building cutting-edge LLM-powered workflow tools to supercharge investment research for private market investors. Our clients include most of the global top 10 private equity and consulting firms - Junior already powers hundreds of billions of dollars invested annually. We’re a profitable, bootstrapped company with a growing team of 50+ based in London, NYC and Sydney. We 10x’d our revenue in 2025. You can read more about the company mission \& values here. Role Description -------------------- You will own and manage our quote-to-cash cycle, finance operations, and accounting function with decision making authority on what should be in-housed, outsourced, and automated. Your responsibilities will include: * Own and manage the full quote-to-cash cycle including + Quote \& contract structure + Managing our invoicing system \& generating invoices + Collections \& cash application + Revenue recognition \& the close + Working with engineers / data scientists to implement new invoicing models for usage-based pricing agreements * Drive automation of repetitive tasks + Use AI finance solutions and leverage our technical staff to run a highly automated, lean finance function + Support new system implementations and accounting tool integrations * Manage finance operations, internal controls \& compliance including + Cash management across entities and currencies + Intercompany management: recharges, balances, funding flows and transfer pricing documentation with our advisors + Tax and statutory compliance + Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS, company policies, and regulatory requirements + Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors for timely completion + Provide guidance on treatment for accounting issues + Draft and maintain accounting policies and memos for key transactions * Oversee our accounting and reporting (*managing management account and / or external service providers*): + Financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP / IFRS (for UK entity) + Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes + Managing on-going accounting activities including AP, AR, payroll accounting, and cash management * Keep Junior financing-ready and support fundraising + Opportunity to support in leading fundraising rounds + Own customer-facing financial diligence + Own banking and credit facility relationships * FP\&A and business operations + Collaborate with FP\&A, operations, and cross-functional leaders to provide analysis and insights + Support budget vs. actual variance analysis About You ------------- 8+ years of finance experience including high-growth SaaS startup; 2+ years of finance leadership experience: * Holds accounting certification (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA) * 8+ years of combined experience including + 5+ years of experience at high growth SaaS startup(s) + 2+ years of experience managing complex quote-to-cash structures + *bonus points for* - *2+ years of experience as sole finance hire / head of finance* - *career start at top public accounting firm* * Versed in complex quote-to-cash structures: Junior uses highly bespoke usage-based pricing models with significant variation across customers and product lines — you will need to be versed in handling complex usage based pricing / quote-to-cash structures * An owner: able to design / implement accounting processes for the ground-up * Proficient in US GAAP, familiarity with IFRS and/or UK GAAP * Flexible in approach — willing / able to be flexible and build an accounting system that fits to our business * AI-native: daily user of LLMs such as Claude and familiar with AI finance tools Why Junior -------------- * Top 1% traction: 0-25+ m rev in 3 years, fully bootstrapped / profitable, top-tier customers inc. some of MBB, Big 4, Top 5 PE mega-funds * Flat org structure: lean startup environment with 1 manager between each role and the c-suite * Competitive salary + equity and first-class benefits inc: + Team lunch provided everyday at the London HQ! + Third Space membership + Private health insurance + Multiple all-expense paid offsites per year (last 3 trips include Crete, Greece; Cancun, Mexico; Barcelona, Spain) + Visa sponsorship available Additional info ------------------- * Current finance stack (*experience with our current tools is not required)* + Payment processing / invoices: Stripe + Automated billing: in-house system access via Retool + Accounting: Xero (UK), Quickbooks (US) * Reporting line: You will direct report to the COO \& regularly communicate with the rest of the C-Suite