Finance Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute Finance Manager to join Validus Risk Management at a pivotal stage of growth. This is an experienced, dual-mandate role sitting at the intersection of financial control and strategic planning — combining ownership of the management accounts function with leadership of our FP&A output. Reporting directly to the Global Finance Director, the successful candidate will bring technical accounting rigour and forward-looking commercial insight in equal measure, playing a critical role in driving informed decision-making across a multi-entity, multi-currency business.

Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and deliver high-quality monthly management accounts and board-level reporting packs, including clear variance analysis and KPI commentary.
• Provide senior oversight and support to the existing management accounts team, acting as the primary escalation point for technical queries and process issues.
• Lead continuous improvement of month-end processes, controls, and reporting workflows to increase efficiency and reduce close timelines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, FRS 102) across the group, including technical areas such as IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and multi-currency consolidation under IAS 21.
• Work alongside Financial Controller to aid as required to ensure efficient and timely month end close.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial models supporting business growth, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecast process, working collaboratively with the sales, operations, and leadership teams.
• Produce insightful board and investor reporting, including ARR waterfall analysis, NRR tracking, revenue vs budget commentary, and cash flow forecasting.
• Conduct variance analysis between actuals, budget, and forecast, identifying key performance drivers and communicating findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing revenue forecasting and commercial modelling, including support for pricing strategy, contract analysis, and new market initiatives.

Treasury, FX & Multi-Entity Operations

• Support multi-currency treasury management across GBP, NOK, USD, CAD, and SGD entities, including FX exposure monitoring and intervention planning.
• Assist with the management and reporting of financing facilities, including compliance with lender covenants and accurate interest and amortisation modelling.
• Contribute to capital adequacy monitoring and regulatory reporting requirements across relevant entities.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to the CCO/Head of Revenue Operations and department heads, translating financial data into clear, actionable commercial insight.
• Support the Global Finance Director on ad hoc projects, strategic modelling, and board-level initiatives.
• Play a proactive role in finance team development, mentoring junior team members and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA or CIMA qualified (ACCA considered), with a minimum of 5–8 years post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience across both financial control / management accounts and FP&A functions — candidates with experience in only one discipline will not be suitable for this role.
• Prior exposure to a multi-entity, multi-currency environment is essential; SaaS, fintech, or financial services background strongly preferred.
• Proven experience preparing and presenting board-level financial reporting and management information.
• Solid grounding in technical accounting standards relevant to the role (IFRS 16, IFRS 9, IAS 21, IAS 7).

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced financial modelling capability, with the ability to build and maintain complex, multi-scenario models in Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-finance audiences.
• Meticulous attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger strategic picture — equally comfortable in the numbers and in the boardroom.
• Exceptional business partnering skills; able to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels.
• Proficient in Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint; experience with SaaS financial metrics (ARR, NRR, churn) and ERP systems an advantage.
• Self-starter with strong ownership mentality, comfortable operating in a scale-up environment with a lean finance team.

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology. Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Our core company values are;

• Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
• Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
• Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
• Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
• Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.