Director of Strategic Finance

Location: London or StockholmAbout SwapSwap is pioneering the infrastructure for modern agentic commerce. As the only AI-native platform, we seamlessly integrate backend operations with an innovative storefront experience.Designed for brands aiming to sell anything, anywhere, Swap centralizes global operations, enhances intelligent workflows, and empowers decision-making with real-time data. Our offerings include solutions for cross-border transactions, tax compliance, returns management, demand planning, and a next-gen agentic storefront, ensuring merchants have full transparency and the confidence to act decisively.At Swap, we are cultivating a culture that prioritizes clarity, creativity, and shared ownership as we transform the landscape of global commerce.About the RoleIn this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the financial and strategic direction of our rapidly evolving organization. You will have the opportunity to establish the Strategic Finance function from the ground up during this critical growth phase.Your responsibilities will span across various functions, driving strategic initiatives that define our business model with an unwavering commitment to a data-first, AI-native approach. You will not only analyze outcomes but also utilize AI to create scalable and sustainable financial workflows that are new to our organization.You will lead our Corporate Development efforts and actively participate in our Capital Markets activities related to both debt and equity. Your role will grant you the autonomy to identify opportunities, oversee execution, and establish strong connections between our global operations and long-term value creation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead cross-functional projects aimed at evolving our business model, ensuring each initiative is scalable, repeatable, and leverages our AI-native capabilities.Corporate Development and Capital Markets: Take a leading role in fundraising activities for both equity and debt, while also developing our M&A and corporate development functions, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that drive our roadmap forward.AI-Driven Financial Operations: Move beyond traditional manual processes by leveraging AI to automate workflows, building a finance function that aligns with the rapid pace of our platform.Strategic Partnering: Serve as an integral partner to the leadership team, delivering insightful analytics and strategic guidance to inform decision-making.

Company Overview At Accordion, we redefine the way finance operates. As a valued partner in private equity, we facilitate essential connections between sponsors and CFOs. Leveraging our expertise in financial consulting, powered by data, technology, and AI, we empower clients to maximize value creation—supporting the CFO's office to achieve comprehensive value enhancement. If you are eager to tackle challenging projects and advance your career, join our team of over 1,400 finance and technology professionals who thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment. As we expand our presence across Europe, our London office offers a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to influence our growth trajectory while enjoying the backing and resources of a leading firm in the industry. With the support of top-tier private equity firms and our headquarters in New York, we are a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial company seeking individuals eager to contribute to something remarkable. Come make your impact. Strategic Finance Our Strategic FP&A Practice is dedicated to assisting Private Equity-backed finance teams to build capabilities that enhance performance visibility, planning, data analytics, and business collaboration, thereby driving and accelerating value creation. By blending extensive operational FP&A experience with data and technology skills, we create and implement tailored tools and processes that meet the pace and rigor expected in a Private Equity environment. This position is based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the area, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week, combining efficiency with collaboration.

About NextStepAt NextStep, we specialize in connecting exceptional consulting talent with high-impact opportunities using advanced AI-driven matching technology. We collaborate with forward-thinking companies across various sectors to ensure that seasoned professionals are placed in roles where they can truly make a difference. Currently, we are supporting a prominent client in our network in the search for a Strategic Partnerships Director to enhance their team.About the CompanyOur client is a rapidly expanding embedded finance company based in London, empowering non-financial enterprises to offer financial products, including lending, insurance, and payments, through a unified API platform. With Series C funding and £75 million raised, they are expanding their distribution channels by forming strategic partnerships with large platforms, marketplaces, and enterprise brands. The partnerships function is integral to the company’s growth strategy, and the new Director will spearhead team building and strategic initiatives from a position of robust commercial momentum.The RoleIn your role as the Strategic Partnerships Director, you will oversee the entire partnerships function, owning the strategy, developing the team, and personally managing the most significant partnership relationships. You will define the characteristics of a successful partnership for this organization, establishing the necessary processes, commercial models, and governance to scale partnership revenue to a substantial portion of total annual recurring revenue (ARR).What You'll DoDevelop and implement the partnerships strategy, including target segment identification, commercial model design, and partner tiering frameworks.Lead and mentor a team of partnership managers, cultivating a high-performance culture with accountability.Personally manage the most strategic partnership relationships, representing the company to key enterprise partners.Design and negotiate complex partnership agreements, including revenue-sharing models, integration contracts, and co-marketing initiatives.Collaborate with the Product team to ensure that the platform’s integration and onboarding capabilities align with the needs of large distribution partners.What We're Looking For10-15 years of experience in partnerships, business development, or commercial leadership, with a proven record of establishing partnerships that generate significant revenue.Expertise in structuring and finalizing complex, multi-year commercial partnerships with large organizations.Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing partnership teams.Commercial acumen and a results-driven approach.

The Strategic Finance Manager at RealtimeBoard Global helps shape financial strategy and supports key business decisions. This position is based in either Amsterdam or London. Role overview This role involves working closely with teams across the company to provide financial analysis and insights. The Strategic Finance Manager develops budgets and monitors financial performance, ensuring that leadership has the information needed to make informed choices. Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights Develop and manage budgets that align with company goals Analyze financial results and performance metrics Support the company’s objectives by informing strategy with financial expertise Location This position is open in Amsterdam, NL and London, UK.

Join Reddit's dynamic International Strategic Finance team as a Finance Manager, where you will collaborate directly with Sales leadership across LCS, Mid Market, SMB, and Channel Partnerships. In this pivotal role, you will drive the scaling of our international business by shaping revenue forecasts, establishing KPIs, tracking ROI on significant investments, and transforming data into actionable insights. You will have the autonomy to conduct end-to-end analyses, supported by mentorship and cross-functional partnerships, with the opportunity to grow into broader leadership roles as the team expands. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and enjoy building frameworks from scratch, this role is designed for you.

TOCA Social brings together football, creative dining, and social experiences in venues across five countries. Each site features advanced football technology paired with hospitality, giving guests a unique way to enjoy the sport and connect with others. With strong backing from top industry investors and a clear strategy for international growth, TOCA Social is preparing for significant expansion. The business model has been validated, and the company is entering a pivotal phase of scaling up. Role overview The Director of Strategic Initiatives will help shape the next chapter at TOCA Social. This position works closely with the Global President, taking a lead role in major decisions and strategic projects. Responsibilities range from building financial models for new venues to preparing board presentations and analyzing commercial partnerships. The role combines high-level planning with hands-on execution across the business. This position offers direct involvement in the football industry, opportunities to work with a growing network of partners, and the chance to see the impact of your work on the company’s growth. What you will do Work with the Global President and senior leaders on strategic planning, preparing board materials, and communicating with investors. Lead financial modeling for new venues, real estate, and capital planning. Conduct commercial analysis and due diligence for partnerships, sponsorships, and new market opportunities. Convert operational and revenue data into actionable insights to support business decisions. Oversee high-priority projects that span multiple teams, collaborating with operations, marketing, and commercial groups from start to finish. Support global growth by using data-driven analysis to prioritize markets and build business cases for expansion. Location This role is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

Relay is revolutionizing the way goods are transported in the digital age. With the backing of Europe’s largest logistics Series A funding round ($35M) led by innovative deep-tech investors at Plural (known for their investments in fusion energy and space exploration), Relay is experiencing unprecedented growth, outpacing 99.98% of venture-funded startups. We are building the most talented team in the logistics sector.Our Mission is to eliminate friction in commerce. The high costs associated with delivery currently function as a hidden tax on e-commerce, restricting what can be sold online and who can engage in the marketplace. Our vision is to create a world where goods flow freely among people, enhancing the online shopping experience and making it accessible to everyone.About the Team• A dynamic team of approximately 110 professionals, with more than 50% in engineering, product, and data• Over 45 advanced degrees in fields such as computer science, mathematics, and operations research• We gather and analyze thousands of data points for every parcel we manage• A culture that thrives on first-principles thinking, rapid feedback, and continuous experimentationOur VisionOur objective is to remove barriers in commerce. Delivery should feel seamless—where free shipping is the norm and logistical obstacles fade from consumers' minds.In this envisioned future:Consumers perceive delivery as invisible—where logistical challenges are eliminated.Retailers of all sizes flourish online, whether selling a £5 item or a £500 item, as delivery becomes universally efficient.Just as the internet has simplified communication, Relay aims to simplify the movement of goods, fostering new opportunities for both merchants and consumers.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Associate in Strategic Finance to join Relay’s Finance team. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders, including the CFO and CCO, playing a crucial role in preparing Relay for a significant Series B funding round in 2026 while enhancing the analytical and operational framework of the organization.

About NextStepNextStep is at the forefront of connecting exceptional consulting talent with lucrative opportunities through innovative, AI-driven matchmaking. We collaborate with forward-thinking companies across various sectors to position seasoned professionals in roles where they can truly make a difference. Currently, we are representing a client within our partner network who is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to enhance their team.About the CompanyOur client is a dynamic Series C B2B SaaS enterprise based in London, specializing in supply chain visibility and logistics optimization software tailored for mid-market and enterprise clients throughout Europe. With £60 million raised and impressive annual recurring revenue growth, this company is gearing up for its next fundraising round while exploring mergers and acquisitions to expedite product and market expansion. They are establishing a Strategic Finance function to work alongside Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to assist the CFO and CEO in navigating complex financial and strategic decisions.The RoleAs the Strategic Finance Manager, you will serve as a vital analytical partner to the CFO and CEO, spearheading financial strategy, facilitating fundraising initiatives, and providing commercial insights across the organization. This role uniquely positions you at the crossroads of finance and strategy, offering direct engagement with investor relations, M&A assessments, and long-term business planning.What You'll DoOversee the financial modeling for fundraising activities, including the creation of investor materials, data room management, and due diligence assistance.Develop and sustain the long-term financial model, aiding in scenario planning and strategic options assessment.Conduct financial evaluations of M&A and partnership opportunities in collaboration with the commercial team.Craft executive and board-level financial narratives that link trading performance to strategic objectives.Assist the CFO with various strategic projects, including pricing strategies, unit economics, and capital allocation decisions.What We're Looking For5 to 8 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or a strategic finance role within a high-growth technology environment.Outstanding financial modeling expertise, including comprehension of SaaS metrics, three-statement modeling, and scenario analysis.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous scale-up environment.Exceptional executive communication skills, with the confidence to present to investors and board members.Experience in supporting a venture or growth equity fund would be advantageous.

Join OakNorth as a Director of Debt Finance, where you will play a pivotal role in expanding our Fund Finance offerings across the UK. Utilize your extensive network to identify and secure high-quality deals that align with our mission of empowering entrepreneurs and growing businesses through adaptable financial solutions and strategic partnerships.Since our inception in 2015, OakNorth has successfully lent over $21 billion to ambitious entrepreneurs in the UK and more than $1.5 billion in the US as of summer 2023. Our efforts have led to the creation of over 36,000 new jobs and 58,000 new homes, and we are just beginning to make an impact.As a Director, you will take complete ownership of your projects, integrating credit discipline with an unparalleled customer experience. You will foster strong individual relationships while leveraging the power of the OakNorth platform. We approach our work with an entrepreneurial mindset, and we believe that an ownership mentality is essential for success in our environment.

Role Overview Lottie is hiring a Strategic Finance Lead in London. This role focuses on shaping financial strategy and supporting the long-term sustainability of the business. The position involves building and maintaining financial models that inform key decisions, analyzing data to spot trends, and working with teams across the company to improve financial outcomes. What You Will Do Develop and implement financial models to support business planning and decision-making Analyze financial data to identify patterns and emerging trends Collaborate with other departments to optimize financial performance Provide insights that guide company growth and help strengthen Lottie's competitive position Location This position is based in London.

Join Elliptic as a Finance Director and lead our financial strategy in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. You will play a key role in shaping our financial operations, driving growth, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.As a Finance Director, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support our business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that influence our strategic direction. Your expertise will be crucial in managing financial risks and enhancing our financial performance.

Join Evervault as our Director of Finance, a pivotal role where you will drive financial strategy and operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a key member of our leadership team, you will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting while ensuring compliance and risk management. You will collaborate closely with department heads to align financial goals with company objectives, enabling growth and innovation.

Company Overview At Accordion, we redefine the landscape of finance. As a premier partner in private equity value creation, we connect sponsors and CFOs to foster innovation and excellence. Leveraging financial consulting backed by cutting-edge data, technology, and artificial intelligence, we empower our clients to enhance value creation, directly supporting CFOs in their strategic initiatives. If you are eager to tackle challenging projects and expand your professional horizons, join our team of over 1,400 finance and technology specialists in a dynamic, collaborative environment. As we extend our reach across Europe, our London office offers a unique entrepreneurial platform to influence our growth and presence in the region, all while benefiting from the stability and support of a leading firm in the industry. With backing from top-tier private equity firms and a global headquarters in New York, we are an ambitious, growth-oriented firm seeking passionate individuals to help us build something extraordinary. Make your impact with us. Strategic Finance Accordion’s Strategic FP&A Practice collaborates with top private equity firms globally, enhancing portfolio companies’ finance teams by improving performance visibility, planning processes, data analytics, and strategic business partnerships that drive value creation. By integrating deep operational FP&A expertise with advanced data and technology capabilities, we create and implement innovative tools and processes that deliver results in the fast-paced, rigorous environment of private equity. This role is based in our London office. Ideal candidates should reside in the area and have the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, ensuring a balance of efficiency and collaboration. What You’ll Do: As a Vice President, you will be an integral part of a lean and versatile team, collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, including Private Equity, Investment Banking, FP&A, Big 4, and Financial Controllers. Your role will involve diagnosing and addressing complex issues across various scenarios. Provide leadership support on client engagements, including managing work streams to meet deadlines, ensuring quality control of deliverables, and leading presentations of findings. Develop financial and analytical models with varying granularity to uncover operational and transactional insights. Conduct thorough financial and business due diligence to inform investment and growth decisions. Perform detailed analyses, synthesizing actionable insights from data sets and unstructured information.

Join Relay, a pioneering force in revolutionizing the logistics landscape. Fueled by Europe's largest logistics Series A funding of $35M, led by innovative investors like Plural, Relay is achieving growth rates surpassing 99.98% of venture-backed startups. We're on a mission to assemble an exceptionally talented team that sets new standards in the logistics industry.Our Vision is to eliminate barriers in commerce. High delivery costs create a hidden tax on e-commerce, determining what can be sold online and who can participate. We aspire to a future where goods move freely among people, enhancing the online shopping experience for everyone.About Our Team• A dynamic team of ~110 professionals, with over half specializing in engineering, product, and data• 45+ advanced degrees in fields such as computer science, mathematics, and operations research• We analyze thousands of data points for every parcel we manage, creating a culture of first-principles thinking, rapid feedback, and continuous experimentation.The OpportunityAs Relay's operations expand rapidly, the finance team relies on data-driven insights to guide strategic growth decisions, including expansion locations, pricing strategies, and investment opportunities. This role is crucial for managing the analytics that inform these decisions.In the role of Senior Data Analyst within the finance team, you will take charge of the dashboards and reporting systems that illuminate key metrics: cost per parcel, profitability of expansions, performance of clients and cohorts, pricing trends, and their underlying drivers. Your expertise will transform raw operational data into actionable insights for forecasting, modeling, and decision-making.You will collaborate with a centralized data team of approximately 30 data engineers, analysts, and scientists, while being integrated into the finance squad. You'll work closely with the Senior Data Scientist, enhancing visibility and reporting capabilities based on their simulation models. Additionally, you will interact with various squads, refining the metrics they contribute to create the reports that finance requires.

Lottie is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead our finance team during a transitional period. In this pivotal role, you will oversee financial operations, manage budgeting processes, and provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization.

PagerDuty (NYSE:PD) stands at the forefront of Digital Operations Management. In our constantly connected world, organizations of all sizes depend on PagerDuty to ensure a flawless digital experience for their customers every time. Utilizing our platform, teams can swiftly identify issues and opportunities in real time, bringing together the right talent to resolve problems rapidly and avert future occurrences. Over 13,000 organizations, including 60 of the Fortune 100, trust PagerDuty to navigate their Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration, and DevOps Modernization initiatives. Our esteemed clientele includes GE, Cisco, Genentech, Electronic Arts, Cox Automotive, Netflix, Shopify, Zoom, DoorDash, Lululemon, among many others. As we continue to expand our capabilities in Digital Operations Management through AI/ML and Automation, we are enhancing our adoption across Development, IT, Customer Service, Security, and various other teams.Director of Strategic AlliancesWe are on the lookout for a Director of Strategic Alliances to become a vital part of our vibrant, customer-oriented Global Alliances team! In this role, you will spearhead our partnership strategy and the ongoing development of our portfolio featuring PagerDuty's most significant partners. Your responsibility will encompass the formulation and execution of PagerDuty's partnership strategy, working closely alongside Sales, Product, Marketing, and Operations.The Director of Strategic Alliances will lead the alliance team in launching and scaling go-to-market programs with key consulting and technology partners to drive PagerDuty's growth and enhance service delivery. You will foster robust relationships with partner leadership teams at all levels to maximize the impact of our collaborations.

At Scale AI, we are in the process of expanding our Finance team to facilitate data-driven, financially sound decision-making across the organization. This team plays a pivotal role in enhancing strategic, financial, and operational decisions by collaborating closely with the leadership team to tackle critical challenges within Scale.The Finance team is entrusted with overseeing the company’s budget, driving quarterly and annual planning processes, efficiently allocating resources, and conducting financial analyses in collaboration with all departments. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to partner with department heads on urgent business issues and leverage quantitative insights to enhance decision-making throughout Scale. The ideal candidate will possess not only the technical expertise needed to support their recommendations but also the interpersonal skills required to engage various stakeholders effectively. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

At OakNorth, we are dedicated to empowering the most ambitious businesses in the UK. Since our inception in 2015, we have facilitated over $21 billion in lending across the UK and US, contributed to the creation of more than 58,000 new homes and 36,000 new jobs, and supported countless personal savers, all while boosting the UK economy.We are seeking a seasoned professional to take on the pivotal role of Deputy Finance Director. This senior leadership position will serve as the functional lead for the OakNorth Group’s financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory oversight. You will be responsible for the financial close, statutory accounts, and tax obligations across various jurisdictions, ensuring robust governance of our regulatory reporting framework.In this dynamic role, you will oversee daily financial control processes, lead and nurture finance teams in India, and collaborate closely with the Head of Finance & Controls to advance strategic priorities. This hands-on leadership position requires a balance of operational excellence and active participation in key group initiatives.

At Movable Ink, we empower marketers with cutting-edge content personalization solutions, driven by data-activated content generation and AI decision-making. Renowned brands around the globe trust Movable Ink to enhance revenue, streamline workflows, and increase marketing agility. With headquarters in New York City and a talented team of nearly 600 professionals, we proudly serve a diverse global clientele across North America, Central America, Europe, Australia, and Japan.As a Strategic Account Director at Movable Ink, you will adopt a consultative approach to sell transformative digital personalization solutions to senior executives across various industries. You'll have the chance to craft innovative enterprise solutions that harness the capabilities of Movable Ink’s visual experience platform, addressing the unique challenges faced by leaders in Fortune 500 marketing. Your role will involve acquiring new business while nurturing existing client relationships to enhance strategy and sophistication, ensuring seamless integration of Movable Ink technology into clients' workflows. Our Strategic Account Directors are provided with comprehensive training on the MEDDICC enterprise solution selling framework, fostering robust relationships with senior executives and contributing to the success of one of the fastest-growing personalization software companies worldwide.

Start Here, Grow HereAECOM Advisory is on the lookout for enthusiastic professionals to bolster the expansion of our strategic procurement services. By providing high-value advice and leadership throughout the entire procurement lifecycle, we empower our clients to successfully execute their capital investment programs, transformation projects, and asset enhancement initiatives. We aim to attract the industry's top talent and build a diverse team. Our public and private-sector clients rely on us to tackle their most intricate challenges.Leveraging AECOM’s extensive expertise in infrastructure design and implementation, AECOM Advisory serves as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients and executive teams regarding their most urgent enterprise and strategic needs. We manage projects across the infrastructure market with a current emphasis on aviation, defense, energy, and water.We represent a new breed of consulting firm, drawing on the genuine operational and technical expertise of our broader platform to deliver industry depth and capability-driven insights to the clients we serve.As a leader in a dynamic and supportive team of diverse consulting professionals, you will thrive in our robust culture of mentorship and collaborative problem-solving. Our mission is to address our clients' most complex and impactful challenges while providing career pathways that promote professional development and personal growth.Your Responsibilities:Lead Project Delivery: Act as the strategic procurement lead on significant infrastructure projects, offering visionary guidance on delivery models, contract strategies, and commercial frameworks in alignment with client objectives.Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and sustain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, serving as a key advisor on procurement strategies and execution to ensure alignment with market conditions and client goals.Oversee Procurement Processes: Manage the complete procurement lifecycle, including supplier engagement, tender development, evaluation, and negotiation, guaranteeing the delivery of high-value, multi-disciplinary solutions.Drive Business Growth: Contribute to the advancement and evolution of AECOM Advisory by identifying expansion opportunities and leading work-winning activities, including proposal development.Champion Quality and Innovation: Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement in project outcomes, representing AECOM as a sector leader in strategic procurement through active participation in industry forums and thought leadership initiatives.