Finance Director 2026

Finance Director 2026 Apply Salary £100,000 per annum (based on a full-time, 35-hour week). Pro-rata arrangements will be considered for a 4-day working week. About Eedi Eedi is a UK-based applied research organisation on a mission to improve learning outcomes for a billion students by 2030. Over the last decade, we have developed a deep understanding of how students learn, diagnosing knowledge gaps and the precise support they need to excel. Our diagnostic engine, built in partnership with leading global foundations and publishers, is grounded in a decade of classroom data. The world's only education-focused AI infrastructure validated by gold-standard science, Eedi makes personalised and adaptive learning accessible to all students, not just those with the means to afford it. Why we need you You will be a key member of the board, driving the strategic planning and performance of the business by the provision of effective analysis, modelling and advice. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own the business planning and forecasting cycle. You will ensure the right KPIs are in place to track progress against financial targets, while providing the high-level insights necessary for strategic decision-making. We are looking for a strategic architect—someone who anticipates market shifts, thrives on solving complex problems in creative ways, and brings a commercially sound mindset to deal structures and scaling. Here’s what you’ll be doing Strategic Board Support Partner with the senior leadership team on growth planning and scenario modelling. Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including rigorous cash flow management. Own the delivery and presentation of financial information for Board reports, providing risk assessments on our strategic goals. HR, Legal & Operations Review and advise on commercial contracts and senior employee agreements. Recommend and manage bonus or incentive schemes, assessing their long-term impact on company financials. Manage stock options and equity schemes in coordination with legal counsel, accountants, and HMRC. Optimise our banking and treasury (e.g., multi-currency accounts, FX risk mitigation, and exploring cash flow options like invoice financing). Accounting & Controls Oversee yearly statutory accounts and tax filings in liaison with external accountants. Review month-end reports (actuals vs budget/forecast) to keep the business on track. Manage and mentor the finance team, acting as an escalation point for complex accounting issues. Maintain robust financial policies and processes to mitigate risk across approvals, purchasing, and bank access. Investment Manage the financial data room and investment decks for potential investors. Maintain and manage the company cap table. You will be a good fit if you Have a certified accountancy qualification with 8+ years post qualified experience Have previous experience as a Finance Director Have direct experience within the SaaS industry. Possess strong, well-rounded commercial and business awareness. Thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment and can manage a diverse range of tasks. Have highly developed stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to operate as an equal partner at Board level. Are a "big picture" thinker who uses their initiative to solve problems creatively. Have an agile mindset and a genuine passion for the start-up industry. Strong candidates may also have Experience working in a fast-growing EdTech company. Experience scaling a start-up through significant growth phases. What it means to work at Eedi: You’ll get to work on meaningful things that have an impact on the lives of teachers and children. You’re not siloed into a team dedicated to improving the efficiency of one tiny slice of a business, you get to work on everything and get stuck into lots of things. You will get to work at the intersection of education and cutting-edge AI research. The team is still small enough that you’ll always get a say. You’ll get to know everyone in the company. Everyone who works here is pretty smart + friendly + ambitious... which I think is quite a rare combination! We’re not driven by money, but we are well funded and on the road to profitability Benefits Option for compressed 4 day work week Competitive salary + stock options 5% pension contribution 30 days holiday + Christmas break Private health care Cycle-2-work scheme/EV lease scheme Home office (chairs, laptop and screens) Truly flexible working - we appreciate real work life balance Quarterly off-sites Learning budget - we're an education business! Frequently Asked Questions Where will I work? Eedi is fully remote. From Brighton to Glasgow. We still meet up often though. What happens at the company off-sites? They’re a mix of company stuff and fun stuff. Often a morning of presentations, talks/unconference and an evening of food, drink and an activity. Think Crystal Maze, or AR darts, or a hike, or a live Murder Mystery. Even for “corporate-mandatory-fun” it’s actually good fun! They’re often in London but we’ve had off-sites in Brighton, Manchester, The Chilterns… Matlock…and a Summer unconference in Portugal. Job applications take up so much time! Do you mind if I use AI to speed things up? At Eedi, we love and embrace AI. However, we only hire humans. We want to get to know you and not the GPT version of you, so please… do not use AI during your initial application. 4 day work weeks, did I read that right?! Yes! You can optionally choose to compress your full time hours into 4 days and take an extra day off a week once you have passed your probation period. We have Monday, Tuesday and Thursday as core days where everyone works. When can I start?! Now. Just one more thing... There's one more, very important thing. At Eedi, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to more innovative solutions and better outcomes for our students. We're proud of the progress we've made in increasing representation across our organisation, and we're always working to do better. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We don't expect you to be an expert in everything listed above. We're looking for candidates who excel in some areas and have a strong foundation or interest in others. If you meet many of these qualifications but not all, we still encourage you to apply! We can't wait to hear from you! Let's change the future of learning together! How to apply? Use the following link to apply, send over your CV and fill out the basic application questions. Once you have completed your application you will be asked to verify your email address to complete the application. Department Finance Role Finance Director Remote status Fully Remote About Eedi Eedi is a UK-based applied research organisation on a mission to improve learning outcomes for a billion students by 2030. Over the last decade, we have developed a deep understanding of how students learn, diagnosing knowledge gaps and the precise support they need to excel. Our diagnostic engine, built in partnership with leading global foundations and publishers, is grounded in a decade of classroom data. The world's only education-focused AI infrastructure validated by gold-standard science, Eedi makes personalised and adaptive learning accessible to all students, not just those with the means to afford it. Founded in 2015 Co-workers 40