Katherine Taylor-Jones

Private equity-backed global Employer of Record platform operating across 160 countries with 60 entities and £200M+ gross revenue. Partnering with CEO and Leadership Team to drive strategic direction and deliver shareholder value through organic and inorganic growth. Key Achievements: - Extended cash runway by 2+ years without additional funding, preserving equity and strengthening negotiating position with future investors - Delivered £20M+ in annualized cost savings through strategic operational restructuring and efficiency initiatives - Transformed service delivery excellence by improving monthly customer data submission cut-off dates and achieving 100% payroll/billing accuracy - Built robust financial infrastructure to support multi-entity global operations across diverse regulatory environments - Leading strategic planning for organic growth initiatives and M&A opportunities - Partnering with PE investors on board-level strategic priorities and value creation plans

Private equity-backed business in emerging tech sector, partnering with major entertainment brands to develop metaverse consumer offerings through gamification, blockchain, and e-commerce. Key Achievements: - Delivered 200% YOY ARR growth in 2022 against the headwinds of crypto market decline - Secured £20M investment round and successfully pivoted strategy through volatile market conditions - Structured international expansion to serve enterprise clients and support 5-6x growth trajectory over three years - Developed sophisticated FP&A models incorporating Web3 economics and emerging technology revenue streams - Managed M&A pipeline and due diligence for multiple acquisition opportunities - Led all commercial/legal matters while building finance team and operational infrastructure - Partnered closely with CEO and COO on strategic vision and execution

SaaS and professional services business in the energy sector. Developed and executed strategic financial plan aligned with aggressive growth vision while leading all commercial, legal, and financial operations. Key Achievements: - Achieved 168% YOY ARR growth in 2021, establishing clear pathway to $100M ARR within four years - Led Series B fundraising in H1 2022, positioning company for IPO readiness in 2023/2024 - Optimized financial and tax efficiency through strategic business structure and international entity planning - Acted as interim General Counsel, managing commercial contracts and legal matters during critical growth phase - Negotiated terms with investors and delivered funds to fuel expansion - Built management team infrastructure to support scaling organization

SaaS and professional services business in the API sector. Delivered comprehensive financial and operational leadership across UK and US operations. Key Achievements: - Built and delivered comprehensive MI framework for internal stakeholders and external investors - Led Group Finance and Operations across multiple jurisdictions with small, high-performing team - Implemented integrated financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes - Resolved complex legal matters including shareholder agreements, corporate restructuring, and employee equity schemes - Streamlined HR operations including employment contracts, recruitment, benefits, and performance reviews - Prepared audit and statutory accounts to exacting standards

SaaS and professional services business in cyber security. Instrumental in transforming startup into established, high-growth organization as key member of senior management team. Key Achievements: - Raised £48M across two funding rounds: Series A ($8M with Goldman Sachs) and Series B ($40M) - Scaled ARR from $200K to $10M while growing headcount from 10 to 120+ employees in just 18 months - Established US entity and international corporate structure to support global expansion - Implemented NetSuite ERP system, transforming financial operations and enabling real-time business insights - Developed SaaS metrics framework and strategic planning processes that became foundation for hypergrowth - Partnered with CEO, PE investors, and executive team on all strategic decisions - Built finance function from ground up, establishing policies, processes, and governance frameworks