SaaS metrics, fluently
We assess the finance leaders on the metrics your investors ask about: ARR, retention, burn, Rule of 40 and unit economics.
Finance leadership for PE- and VC-backed B2B SaaS.
We place finance leaders into high-growth SaaS companies across the UK and USA, from Financial Controller to CFO, with the clarity and pace private capital demands.
SaaS-native search. Stage-aware calibration. Every search led directly by our founder.
UK · USA
The finance leadership ladder
We place finance leaders across the whole function, from the first controller a company hires through to CFO.
Explore the roles01Financial ControllerEstablish controls, reporting and the finance processes a growing business needs.02FP&A ManagerBring forecasting, financial modelling and SaaS metrics into sharper focus.03Finance DirectorLead the finance team, improve reporting and drive operational performance.04VP FinanceConnect day-to-day finance operations with growth strategy and board expectations.05CFOLead financial strategy, fundraising, M&A and investor relationships.
Not generalists who recruit into SaaS. A SaaS-native search practice.
We screen for the numbers SaaS boards live by, and for leaders who have built inside SaaS before. That means judgement from day one, not a learning curve on your time.
The language we screen for
ARR & MRRNet revenue retentionBurn & Rule of 40CAC paybackCohort & unit economicsGross margin
Stage-aware calibration
The right finance hire at Series A is not automatically the right one at Series C. We calibrate every search to your stage.
Operators, not box-tickers
We look for finance leaders who have built inside SaaS, with the practical experience to contribute from week one.
Hiring a finance leader? Tell us about the role and we’ll build a focused shortlist.
Start a conversation →Looking for your next finance leadership role? Tell us what you’re looking for, even if nothing is advertised.
Register your interest →How we work
STEP 01
Map the market
Precision search to find the right people, not just the available ones.
STEP 02
Engage relationship-first
Warm, considered outreach that builds trust before we pitch.
STEP 03
Deliver a focused shortlist
Four to six vetted candidates within ten working days of the brief.
STEP 04
Support to placement and beyond
We manage the process and build a partnership that lasts beyond day one.
Founder-led, by design.
Talentline Search was founded on one conviction: specialist search should be precise, considered and relationship-driven, not transactional.
Every search is led personally by Zac. No brief is handed to a junior, and clients get a shortlist of four to six candidates within ten working days. Talentline works across the UK and USA, with a focus on finance leadership in PE- and VC-backed B2B SaaS.
Meet the founder →Connect with Zac on LinkedIn ↗Frequently asked
Answers to the questions we hear most from candidates and hiring partners.
What roles do you recruit for?+
We focus on five finance leadership roles: Financial Controller, FP&A Manager, Finance Director, VP Finance and CFO, for PE- and VC-backed B2B SaaS companies.
How quickly will I see a shortlist?+
Our defined process aims to deliver four to six vetted, pre-qualified candidates within ten working days of the brief.
Who actually runs my search?+
The founder leads every search from the first conversation through to final offer. No brief is handed to a junior recruiter.
Why work across the UK and USA?+
Talentline Search has dedicated reach across both markets, helping connect companies with finance leadership talent in the UK and USA.
The Five Finance Leadership Hires — From First Controller to CFO
What each role does, when to hire it, and what it costs. Ask us for a copy and we’ll follow up by email.
Tell us you’re out there.
We’d like to hear from finance leaders in PE- and VC-backed SaaS, even when nothing is advertised. Share your details and we’ll be in touch when a relevant opportunity comes up.
We work with experienced finance professionals, including ACA, ACCA, CIMA and CFA qualified leaders.