ACA · 8 years in finance

Shailen
Sheth

Finance leader for ambitious companies

I design, build, and scale finance functions that keep pace with fast-growing businesses. ACA-qualified with deep experience across SaaS and fintech, targeting roles where I can make a real impact.

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40%
reduction in
close cycle time
2×
end-to-end NetSuite
implementations
8+
years SaaS
& fintech finance
ACA
ICAEW qualified —
top-tier credential

What I've delivered

The numbers speak for themselves

40%
Close cycle reduction

Rebuilt month-end processes from the ground up at Paddle, cutting close time significantly through automation, cleaner cutoffs, and ERP discipline.

2×
NetSuite implementations

Led two complete NetSuite rollouts end-to-end — scoping, configuration, data migration, go-live, and post-implementation support across complex entities.

AI-first
Finance operations

Early adopter and practitioner of AI tooling in finance workflows — from automating reconciliations to building AI-assisted reporting and reducing manual overhead across the team.

Where I've worked

Built for the journey from startup to scale

I've trained and qualified at a practice firm, built finance functions at fintech startups, and currently lead accounting at one of the UK's fastest-growing SaaS companies.

ACA Qualified ICAEW Member First Class Honours IFRS & UK GAAP
Oct 2023 — Present
Paddle
Accounting Manager

Leading core accounting at a global payments platform serving 5,000+ software companies. Drove a 40% reduction in close cycle time, led a NetSuite implementation, and embedded AI tooling across finance workflows to reduce manual overhead.

NetSuite IFRS Group reporting AI implementation SaaS
2022
APEXX Fintech
Financial Accountant

Delivered financial accounting and reporting across a fast-moving payments business in growth phase, maintaining accuracy and rigour in a high-velocity fintech environment.

Fintech Payments Financial reporting
2015 — 2021
DSK Partners
Trainee → ACA Qualified

Trained and qualified ACA with ICAEW at a practice firm. Built a comprehensive foundation in audit, financial reporting, tax, and client advisory across multiple sectors. Led NetSuite implementation for a key client.

ACA qualification Audit UK GAAP NetSuite Multi-sector

Core capabilities

The toolkit

Accounting & reporting
  • IFRS & UK GAAP
  • Group consolidation
  • Month-end close
  • Statutory accounts
  • Audit management
  • Revenue recognition
Controls & compliance
  • ICFR framework design
  • Internal controls
  • Process documentation
  • Risk assessment
  • SOX-adjacent controls
Systems & tools
  • NetSuite (×2 impls.)
  • ERP implementation
  • Data migration
  • AI tooling
  • Process automation
  • Reporting infrastructure
Leadership & strategy
  • Finance team management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Board & investor reporting
  • Stakeholder management
  • Hiring & mentoring

What I want next

Ready to own finance end-to-end

I've spent eight years building the depth. Now I want the ownership — a role where I'm not just running the books, but setting the standard, building the infrastructure, and making finance a genuine asset to the business.

I'm energised by startups: the pace, the problem-solving, the fact that what you build actually matters.

Let's talk →
  • 01
    Finance Manager or Financial Controller A role with real ownership — where I'm responsible for the quality of the numbers, the health of the processes, and the team delivering it all.
  • 02
    Startups I thrive where things are still being built. The ambiguity doesn't put me off — it's where I do my best work.
  • 03
    The tech space SaaS, fintech, or anywhere close to it. I know the terrain, the pace, and the expectations. I like the chaos.
  • 04
    Close to the decisions I want to work somewhere finance has a voice — reporting into people who value it and use it to move the business forward.

Get in touch

If this page resonates, let's find 30 minutes

I'm actively exploring Finance Manager and Financial Controller opportunities at startups and high-growth tech companies. If you're building something exciting and need someone to own finance properly, I'd love to hear about it.

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