VP of Finance

OverviewAt Xelix, we work with some of the world’s largest companies to automate and strengthen their financial controls. Our AI solutions redefine how Accounts Payable teams operate – moving from manual processes to automated, intelligent workflows. Xelix is a fast-paced scale-up with a growing team. We prioritise personal and professional growth, keep things fun, and celebrate milestones together. In this role you’ll grow, be challenged and help shape the future of Xelix. If you’re excited about building something special with us, we’d love to hear from you. About The RoleWe’re hiring a VP of Finance to bring our finance function fully in-house and scale it for the next stage of growth. Today, we operate with a fractional CFO and a fractional Finance Manager. This role will take ownership of the finance agenda from the fractional CFO, establish a strong operating rhythm, and hire an in-house Finance Manager to strengthen and run the day-to-day engine, with you staying close enough to ensure the fundamentals are excellent. You’ll join our Executive Leadership Team (ELT), working closely with our two co-founders and the wider VP leadership team. You’ll be a strategic partner across the business – balancing commercial insight with strong governance – and ensuring we stay transaction-ready as we scale. What You’ll Be DoingBring finance in-house and build a scalable functionLead the transition from fractional support to a high-performing in-house finance team — taking full accountability for delivery and quality during the handover period.Hire and manage a strong Finance Manager to run core accounting operations (month-end, AP/AR, payroll oversight, statutory requirements), while you remain closely involved in ensuring the cadence, controls, and outputs are best-in-class.Define and embed the finance operating model: responsibilities, controls, cadence, and how finance partners with the wider business.Lead FP&A, performance management, and decision supportOwn annual budgeting and rolling forecasting, including building the models and assumptions with functional leaders.Establish a monthly operating cadence: performance reviews, KPIs, management packs, and clear variance/driver analysis.Partner with GTM leaders on pricing, hiring plans, enterprise deal economics, and investment trade-offs — bringing rigour without slowing the business down.Own board and stakeholder reportingLead board reporting with a clear narrative, accurate numbers, and strong insight — and ensure the underlying data and analysis are robust.Ensure consistent, high-quality reporting for key stakeholders (board, auditors, advisors, and other parties as required).Create confidence and transparency through predictable reporting, clear governance, and strong follow-through on actions.Drive strong financial control and close disciplineOwn close discipline, controls, and audit readiness — setting the bar and staying involved enough to ensure pace, accuracy, and continuous improvement.Ensure scalable policies and processes (e.g., revenue recognition, spend approvals, commissions) are implemented and followed in practice.Roll up sleeves when needed: troubleshoot issues, improve accuracy, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.Build the finance systems and data stackDefine and deliver the finance systems roadmap (automation, reporting, spend controls, integrations) — from selection through implementation and adoption.Improve speed and accuracy while reducing manual effort and operational risk.Strengthen data integrity so teams operate from “one version of the truth”.Own UK + US finance oversight and advisor relationshipsOversee UK finance requirements and manage key external relationships.Own the US entity finance oversight: manage relationships with US accountants/advisors, coordinate US filings and compliance, and ensure group-level consistency.Ensure cross-border processes (intercompany, consolidated reporting) are robust, well understood, and scalable.Maintain transaction readinessBuild and maintain the level of financial maturity required for future strategic transactions: clean reporting, strong controls, and diligence-ready documentation.Support evaluation of strategic opportunities through modelling, scenario analysis, and commercial insight. What You’ll BringEnterprise B2B SaaS experience (required) — you understand enterprise sales cycles, implementation realities, revenue dynamics, and unit economics.Proven experience in a high-growth scale-up, ideally having built or scaled a finance function through rapid growth.Strong leadership and hiring capability, with a track record of building high-performing teams.Excellent FP&A and commercial partnership skills — you can translate metrics into decisions and drive performance across the business.Strong board-level communication: crisp reporting, clear narratives, and confidence under scrutiny.A systems mindset: you’ve improved finance operations through process design, automation, and better tooling.US entity experience is a major plus (comfortable owning US advisors, filings, and cross-border requirements). What We Offer In ReturnCompetitive salary depending on experience27 days of annual leave (including 3 days Christmas closing) which increases up to 3 days based on tenure, with the option to roll over, buy or sell up to 3 daysHybrid working from our dog-friendly Hoxton officeOn-site gym and cycle to work schemeEmployee discount at over 100 retailersComprehensive private medical & dental cover with VitalityEnhanced parental leave payLearning & development culture – £1,000 personal annual budgetWe’re carbon-neutral and are working towards ambitious carbon reduction goalsLots of team socials & activitiesAnnual team retreat Want to learn more?About usXelix blogXelix newsXelix glassdoor We believe that people from diverse backgrounds, with different identities and experiences make our company and product better. No matter your background, we'd love to hear from you! And if you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you - we're happy to accommodate! This is a full-time position, with standard working hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Interview ProcessIntroductory Call – A short Teams conversation with a Talent Partner to discuss your background and the opportunity.Hiring Manager Interview – A 30–45 minute Teams meeting to explore your experience and fit for the team.Technical Task or Presentation – A role-relevant exercise to demonstrate your skills and approach.Final On-site Interview – An in-person meeting with our senior leadership team and co-founders at our office. We strive to make the process clear, efficient, and respectful of your time. #J-18808-Ljbffr