Job Description

About Us

We're a growing UK-based business building an executive layer across two exciting businesses that are currently moving from a start-up to scale-up phase.

Edun - A fast-scaling

SaaS company

transforming how education and recruitment teams manage engagement and growth. Progress Teachers - A dynamic

recruitment business

connecting top talent with schools and MATs across the education sector.
Together, we're building a group that blends technology and people expertise to deliver lasting impact -- and now we're ready to take our financial strategy to the next level.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded

Group Finance Manager

to lead our finance functions across the group on either a part-time or full-time basis.

This is the first finance appointment within the business -- a unique opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up and help shape the future of our strategy and optimise performance.

You'll oversee all financial operations across both portfolio businesses, establish strong reporting and control frameworks, and work closely with the emerging leadership team to drive growth and profitability and be with us every step of the way and make sense of an evolving business network.

Build

transparent dashboards

(cash, margin, target tracking) Identify

leak points

(low-performing contracts, overspending) Start linking

financial metrics to manager accountability

What You'll Do

Take ownership of

all financial management

across the group, including budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated reporting. Develop and implement the

financial strategy

for the holding group and its subsidiaries. Produce

monthly management accounts

and performance insights for leadership and investors across both business's Create Manageable financial metrics to support manager accountability. Lead

cash flow management

, ensuring efficient use of working capital across both businesses. Build and refine

financial processes, systems, and controls

to support scaling operations. Oversight and leading on Accounts payable/receivable functions across both business's as well as reconciliation. Support decision-making through

financial modelling and scenario planning

(for new hires, product launches, and investments). Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, and other parties. Partner with the CEO and business leads to influence commercial and operational decisions.

About You

We're looking for someone who's both

strategic and hands-on

-- capable of rolling up their sleeves to manage day-to-day finance while building for the future.

You'll bring:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in a

Finance Manager or Senior Finance role

Experience in

SaaS, recruitment, or other service-based sectors

Strong technical knowledge of accounting, reporting, and compliance (UK GAAP) Excellent financial modelling and Excel skills to create data dashboards. Confidence presenting to leadership and influencing strategy Entrepreneurial mindset -- comfortable operating in a

fast-moving, multi-entity group environment that is growing its presence in the market.

Why Join Us

Impact:

Shape the financial future of two growing, complementary businesses.

Autonomy:

Build your own systems, and processes from the ground up.

Growth:

Be part of a leadership group driving innovation in SaaS and recruitment.

Flexibility:

Hybrid working, with a focus on outcomes over hours.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take ownership of a group-wide finance function and play a defining role in our next growth chapter, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 52,000.00-62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Remote