We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.
Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.
What does Access offer you?
We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.
On top of a competitive salary, you’ll receive 22 days paid time off, plus 11 company paid holidays. Also, medical, dental & vision insurance, 5% 401(k) company match, plus a range of other benefits that you can choose from.
About the role:
This is a high‑impact role at the heart of the business, playing a critical part in achieving long‑term strategic objectives. You’ll bring strong commercial judgement and financial insight, working confidently with senior leaders across both finance and non‑finance teams to shape decisions that matter.
As a member of the Divisional executive team and Commercial Finance, you’ll act as a trusted financial advisor to senior executives, providing clear direction, challenge and support. You’ll lead the financial agenda across the Division, improving financial performance, ensuring strong financial governance and aligning financial strategy with business goals. This is a visible, influential role, working closely with board‑level executives and reporting to the Vice President of Commercial Finance.
About you:
You’re a senior finance leader who enjoys being close to the business and influencing outcomes. You balance strong financial discipline with a commercial, forward‑looking mindset, and you’re comfortable working at executive and board level. You build trusted relationships, bring clarity to complex situations, and help the business make better decisions as it grows — including through acquisition. You’re calm under pressure, confident in your judgement, and motivated by making a real impact.
Day‑to‑day, you will:
Act as a trusted finance partner to the divisional General Manager and leadership team, supporting and constructively challenging decisions to drive strong commercial outcomes.
Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, analysis and insight for senior leaders and board‑level executives, helping shape strategic decisions.
Lead planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management, improving predictability and managing the business to agreed targets.
Use financial data to identify trends, risks and growth opportunities, and translate this into clear, actionable insight for non‑finance stakeholders.
Oversee financial governance, including cash flow, working capital, risk management and compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Support strategic initiatives including business case development, acquisitions and integration activity, while driving continuous improvement across finance processes.
Your skills and experiences might also include:
Required:
Significant experience as a senior Finance Business Partner, acting as a trusted advisor to executive‑level, non‑finance leaders.
A recognized accounting qualification, such as ACA, CIMA, ACCA or MBA, with strong financial stewardship and control experience.
A commercial mindset with proven ability to influence strategy, improve performance and drive growth.
Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analysis skills, with experience building and reviewing business cases.
Clear communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex financial topics in a simple, practical way.
Preferred:
Experience in a software or subscription‑based business, including revenue growth, pricing and recurring revenue models.
Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, integration and post‑deal performance tracking.
Experience operating in a private equity‑backed, high‑growth environment.
Comfort working across virtual and matrixed teams in multiple locations.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship for this opportunity.
Compensation: The anticipated base salary for this role is $115,000–$130,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including location, experience, and qualifications. Any compensation outside this range will follow applicable laws and company policy.
What are we all about?
The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used.
With over 9,300 talented individuals driving innovation and customer excellence, we’re shaping the future of work. And we want you to be part of it. At Access, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. If you’re excited about this role - even if your experience doesn’t tick every box - you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
We believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. So why not join our vibrant team, where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you?
Let’s make a difference together.
Love Work. Love Life. Be You.
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