Head of Finance

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, Ignition is the leading revenue and billing automation platform for firms and agencies to transform their sales, billing and payment processes.

Ignition automates proposals, engagement letters, invoicing, payments and workflows in a single AI-powered platform, empowering 8,500+ businesses to sell, bill and get paid for their services with ease.

To date, Ignition customers have managed relationships with over 2.4 million clients and earned $13b in revenue via the platform. Ignition's global workforce spans Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, US and the UK.

Company Values

We are better everydayWe work without egoWe are smarter togetherWe hero our customer

Where And How We Work

We are open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne with full Australian work rights. We operate in a hybrid model, giving you flexibility to work from home, a shared workspace, or a combination of both.

About The Role

We’re looking for a strategic and hands on Head of Finance to lead our finance function at the intersection of SaaS, AI, payments, and embedded fintech.

This role is ideal for a finance leader who understands the demands of scaling a recurring revenue business while navigating the added complexity of billing infrastructure, payment flows, revenue recognition, cash management, and financial systems. You’ll own the finance foundation of the business while helping drive smarter planning, stronger economics, and more scalable operations.

As a key partner to the CFO and executive team, you’ll help turn financial data into decision making advantage, building a finance function that is rigorous, modern, and growth ready.

What Your Day To Day Will Look Like

Lead the Finance Function

Lead and develop a high performing finance team across accounting, FP&A, billing, treasury, and finance operationsBuild strong operating rhythms, clear accountability, and scalable team structuresFoster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence, empowering the team to grow and take ownershipBuild organizational capability by attracting top talent, developing future leaders, and creating scalable team structuresPartner closely with the CFO and cross functional leaders on company priorities and executionChampion cross functional collaboration and lead through change in a fast growing, technology driven environment

Own Financial Reporting, Control & Compliance

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close with a focus on speed, accuracy, and controlEnsure compliant reporting under US GAAP, IFRS, and relevant regulatory requirementsStrengthen internal controls, audit readiness, and governance across a growing multi entity environmentDeliver executive, board, and investor ready reporting

Drive Planning, Performance & Unit Economics

Own budgeting, forecasting, long range planning, and scenario modelingBuild driver based models around key SaaS and fintech metrics including ARR, NRR, gross margin, CAC, LTV, churn, cash burn, and EBITDAProvide clear insight into business performance, investment tradeoffs, and growth efficiencySupport pricing, packaging, capital allocation, and strategic initiative planning

Oversee Billing, Revenue & Treasury

Oversee billing operations, collections, reconciliations, and revenue reportingEnsure strong revenue recognition practices under ASC 606 and IFRS 15Partner on pricing and monetization changes, especially where product and payments flows affect revenue treatmentManage banking relationships, liquidity, cash positioning, and FX exposure where relevant

Build Scalable Systems & Intelligent Workflows Build an AI-Native Finance Function

Improve finance infrastructure, including ERP, planning systems, reporting tools, and controlsDrive finance automation and embed AI enabled workflows into forecasting, reconciliations, reporting, and analysisDrive the adoption of AI and automation across forecasting, close, reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis while maintaining strong governance and controlsPartner with Engineering, Data, and Operations to improve systems integration and create a reliable financial source of truthIncrease efficiency by reducing manual work and strengthening process designContinuously identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual effort and leverage emerging technologies to create competitive advantage

Support Growth & Strategic Change

Contribute to M&A diligence, integration planning, and post acquisition finance execution where relevantSupport fundraising, investor reporting, and strategic finance projects as neededHelp build the financial infrastructure needed for scale in a complex SaaS + fintech environment

What You Need To Succeed

10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership in controllership, FP&A, or strategic financeStrong experience in SaaS businesses with deep understanding of recurring revenue models and subscription metricsSolid grounding in payments, billing infrastructure, or embedded fintech economicsExpertise in US GAAP, IFRS, and ASC 606 revenue recognitionExperience leading close, reporting, forecasting, and financial performance managementProven ability to build teams, improve systems, and scale finance in a high growth environmentStrong commercial judgment, analytical capability, and executive communication skills

Bonus Points For

Multi entity, multi currency, or global finance experienceExposure to treasury, capital strategy, or banking operationsExperience with finance transformation, automation, and AI workflowsExperience supporting M&A, board reporting, or fundraising readinessFamiliarity with tools such as Xero, planning platforms, and modern reporting systemsFamiliarity with embedded finance, payments infrastructure, or related regulatory considerations

Who You Are

A strong operator with excellent finance fundamentalsA strategic thinker who can connect numbers to business decisionsA builder who enjoys creating structure, improving systems, and scaling teamsA collaborative leader who works effectively across functions and levelsComfortable in a fast paced environment where priorities evolve and impact matters

Why Join Us

Join our global SaaS scale-up company where we foster a collaborative, open, and transparent culture and work without ego. Our team comprises curious and intelligent colleagues who embrace challenges. Here's what we offer:

Competitive salary package plus employee stock options from day oneAnnual education allowance to support your professional developmentEmployee recognition program that celebrates impact and contributionQuarterly wellness allowance to support your physical and mental wellbeingComplimentary subscriptions to Headspace and our Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible working, supported by work-from-office reimbursement and a mobile allowance to help you set up safely at homeWork from anywhere for up to one month each year, with business approvalFinancial Planning allowance (after all, we are in the accounting business!)Vehicle Leasing BenefitsPaid parental leaveAn extra paid day off for your birthday, plus paid volunteering leave

What To Expect From Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure a great fit for both you and Ignition. Here’s an overview of the typical steps you may experience:

Introductory conversation with our Talent team: A friendly discussion to learn more about your background and share additional context about the role and Ignition.Hiring Manager conversation: A focused discussion on your experience, strengths, leadership approach, and alignment with our strategic priorities.Functional and stakeholder interviews: Structured conversations with cross functional skateholders to explore collaboration, culture, and how we work together.Final conversation with the Head of the function: An opportunity to discuss career growth, as well as the broader business context and vision.Reference and background checks: Conducted following acceptance of a verbal offer.

We may use AI enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as improving efficiency in scheduling and note taking. These tools are used responsibly and never replace human decision-making, all hiring decisions are made by our people.

We aim to keep the process transparent, respectful of your time, and as smooth as possible.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, experience comes in many forms, and diverse perspectives make our teams stronger.

Ignition is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need materials in an alternative format, please contact careers@ignitionapp.com.