Chief Financial Officer Full Time

Scissero is an AI-enhanced legal services company built for financial institutions. We combine expert legal support with intelligent automation transforming how transactional law is delivered.

We’re not a traditional law firm. We are a diverse and globally distributed team of lawyers, engineers, and innovators working across the U.S, EMEA, and APAC. We believe technology augments, not replaces legal expertise. Our culture values collaboration, inclusivity, and flexibility.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chief Financial Officer to join our team. As Chief Financial Officer, you will lead Scissero’s financial strategy and operations through its next stage of growth. This is a pivotal role combining day-to-day leadership; overseeing finance, reporting, and compliance – with forward-looking commercial strategy to prepare Scissero for private equity or other investment and rapid expansion.

You will partner closely with the CEO and COO to strengthen financial governance, optimise margins, and build a robust financial infrastructure capable of supporting scale. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in the boardroom presenting to investors and in the detail stress-testing financial models and budgets.

You will also be expected to operate hands-on within a small finance team, taking ownership of key deliverables and setting the tone for a high-performance, collaborative culture

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a pioneering company that is transforming legal services through the intelligent integration of human expertise and cutting-edge AI.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to define and execute Scissero’s financial strategy, balancing growth investment with sustainable profitability.
• Lead the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Provide clear insight and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making across the business.

Private Equity Readiness & Fundraising

• Develop and present investor-ready financial models and pitch-deck materials in collaboration with the CEO
• Lead financial due diligence, scenario modelling, and valuation analysis for PE investors.
• Build relationships with banks, advisors, and potential investors to support future funding rounds.

• Oversee all accounting, audit, tax, and compliance functions, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting under UK GAAP.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, cashflow management, and working-capital efficiency.
• Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors and advisors.

• Supervise the Finance Team and own day-to-day finance operations.
• Implement financial systems and processes to improve accuracy, automation, and reporting quality.
• Partner with department heads to track KPIs and ensure commercial accountability.

• Translate financial data into actionable insights for Sales, Product, and Operations teams.
• Lead scenario planning and stress testing of forecasts to guide strategic choices.
• Support pricing strategy, margin analysis, and cost-efficiency initiatives across the business.

• Establish a high-performance finance function that operates with integrity, transparency, and commercial acumen.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and C-suite team, contributing to wider company strategy and governance.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with 10+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record as CFO or Finance Director, or senior second-in-command to a CFO within a Fintech, SaaS, or Legal-Tech environment.
• Experience leading or preparing a company for Private Equity investment or acquisition.
• Strong technical understanding of financial reporting, controls, and UK statutory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to build investor-grade models and present confidently to boards or external funders.
• Commercially minded with a data-driven approach to performance improvement and growth.
• Hands-on, pragmatic leader comfortable in a scaling, entrepreneurial organisation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global/remote team.

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable experience at the forefront of AI-enhanced legal services.
• Work with a diverse and innovative global client base, including leading financial institutions.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development in a tech-enabled environment.
• Join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse team committed to collaboration and excellence.
• Learn from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions.

Global Benefits

• Hybrid and remote working options, with the ability to request to work from other countries (upon request)
• Paid Sick Leave: 7 days per year to recover or care for family.
• Confidential Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional Development: 7 days per year of paid study leave annually for exams and structured learning.
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary and performance based.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays.

At Scissero, you’ll be part of a scale-up blending law and technology to create meaningful impact. If you’re excited about redefining the future of legal services with AI, apply now to join our team.

Inclusivity

At Scissero, we value diversity in all its forms and believe that varied perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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