Head of Finance

<h1></h1><h1><strong>About Junior</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">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 <strong>profitable, bootstrapped</strong> company with a growing team of 50+ based in London, NYC and Sydney. We 10x’d our revenue in 2025.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You can read more about the company mission &amp; values <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://myjunior.notion.site/join-junior-2026?source=copy_link">here</a>.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Role Description</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">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:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own and manage the full quote-to-cash cycle including</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Quote &amp; contract structure</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Managing our invoicing system &amp; generating invoices</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Collections &amp; cash application</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Revenue recognition &amp; the close</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Working with engineers / data scientists to implement new invoicing models for usage-based pricing agreements</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Drive automation of repetitive tasks</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Use AI finance solutions and leverage our technical staff to run a highly automated, lean finance function</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support new system implementations and accounting tool integrations</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage finance operations, internal controls &amp; compliance including</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Cash management across entities and currencies</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Intercompany management: recharges, balances, funding flows and transfer pricing documentation with our advisors</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Tax and statutory compliance</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS, company policies, and regulatory requirements</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors for timely completion</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Provide guidance on treatment for accounting issues</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Draft and maintain accounting policies and memos for key transactions</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Oversee our accounting and reporting (<em>managing management account and / or external service providers</em>):</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP / IFRS (for UK entity)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Managing on-going accounting activities including AP, AR, payroll accounting, and cash management</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Keep Junior financing-ready and support fundraising</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Opportunity to support in leading fundraising rounds</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own customer-facing financial diligence</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own banking and credit facility relationships</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">FP&amp;A and business operations</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Collaborate with FP&amp;A, operations, and cross-functional leaders to provide analysis and insights</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support budget vs. actual variance analysis</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">8+ years of finance experience including high-growth SaaS startup; 2+ years of finance leadership experience:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Holds accounting certification</strong> (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>8+ years of combined experience including</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">5+ years of experience at high growth SaaS startup(s)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">2+ years of experience managing complex quote-to-cash structures</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>bonus points for</em></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>2+ years of experience as sole finance hire / head of finance</em></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>career start at top public accounting firm</em></p></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Versed in complex quote-to-cash structures:</strong> 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</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>An owner:</strong> able to design / implement accounting processes for the ground-up</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Proficient in US GAAP</strong>, familiarity with IFRS and/or UK GAAP</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Flexible in approach</strong> — willing / able to be flexible and build an accounting system that fits to our business</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>AI-native:</strong> daily user of LLMs such as Claude and familiar with AI finance tools</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Why Junior</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Top 1% traction:</strong> 0-25+ m rev in 3 years, fully bootstrapped / profitable, top-tier customers inc. some of MBB, Big 4, Top 5 PE mega-funds</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Flat org structure:</strong> lean startup environment with ≤1 manager between each role and the c-suite</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Competitive salary + equity and first-class benefits inc:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Team lunch provided everyday at the London HQ!</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Third Space membership</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Private health insurance</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Multiple all-expense paid offsites per year (last 3 trips include Crete, Greece; Cancun, Mexico; Barcelona, Spain)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Visa sponsorship available</p></li></ul></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Additional info</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Current finance stack</strong> (<em>experience with our current tools is not required)</em></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Payment processing / invoices:</strong> Stripe</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Automated billing:</strong> in-house system access via Retool</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Accounting</strong>: Xero (UK), Quickbooks (US)</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Reporting line:</strong> You will direct report to the COO &amp; regularly communicate with the rest of the C-Suite</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>