Director, Partner Acquisitions and Alliances, UK

FinQuery stands at the forefront of accounting automation, driven by a deep specialty in contract-driven accounting. Our AI-enabled platform transforms how controllers and finance teams operate, seamlessly managing and accounting for the complex financial contracts—like leases, prepaids, and accruals—that are the backbone of modern business. We are not just a software provider; we are the unified subledger that eliminates time-intensive, error-prone technical accounting workflows, ensuring financial reports are accurate and empowering our customers to focus on strategic, high-value tasks.FinQuery is the global leader in lease accounting (as recognised on G2.com) and serves more than 8,500 customers worldwide. Our growth trajectory has been consistently validated by the Inc 5000, which has recognised us as one of the fastest-growing private companies for five consecutive years.Solve the Problems That Matter Most FinQuery is seeking an ambitious and results-driven Director, Partner Acquisitions and Alliances to join our Channel Sales team. This vital, UK-based opportunity for growing FinQuery's footprint across the UK and Ireland is for a professional who is passionate about technology, specifically SaaS solutions, and eager to drive significant company growth through strategic alliances. This person will be instrumental in nurturing and expanding our network of channel partners and resellers across the UK and potentially the wider EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have prior experience partnering with or selling to the client advisory services (CAS) divisions of accounting firms. Strong preference will be given to candidates with additional experience managing service partners, software resellers, and referral partners. The ideal candidate will independently drive new partnerships from initial sourcing through to post-acquisition support. This includes conducting demonstrations, negotiating the financial terms of the purchase, and ensuring partner success as a customer. This role requires a blend of relationship management, commercial acumen, and sales execution to ensure our partners are well-equipped to successfully position, sell, and implement FinQuery's solutions.If you are a results-oriented professional, with interest in joining a growing global company and playing a critical role in scaling our presence in the UK market through a high-impact channel programme, we want to talk to you.Reports to VP, SalesMust be UK-based and eligible to work in the UKHow You'll Make an Impact:Identify, prospect, and recruit new "Best-fit" channel partner opportunities (VARs, SIs, Accounting Firms, Technology Alliances) by setting meetings with key decision-makersBuild and execute a strategic marketing funnel and outbound campaign for continuous outreach to prospective partnersProduce a high volume of outbounding activity to build and manage a robust pipeline of potential new partnersWork closely with existing Alliance teams to build a pipeline of new VAR partners stemming from FinQuery’s strategic ERP relationshipsNegotiate partner terms and conditions in collaboration with legal and executive teamsAttend conferences and industry events to represent FinQuery and source new partnership opportunitiesSet proper expectations with partners from day one to ensure long-term, successful, and productive relationshipsDevelop and execute joint business go-to-market plans with the partner ecosystem to deliver against joint revenue targetsInfluence the partner ecosystem to create a dedicated FinQuery practice that will enable them to drive projects and compliance for their clientsPlan and host ongoing sales and technical trainings for partner organizations on lease accounting, compliance, and the FinQuery solutionWork closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders (Channel Marketing, Channel Enablement, Sales, Services) to leverage and adapt best practices for partner successBe influential in the creation of new marketing and enablement tools and resources for partnersThe Expertise You'll Bring:5+ years of successful experience in business development, sales, or channel management, with a strong preference for experience in partner acquisition and recruitmentProven track record of identifying, recruiting, engaging, and signing new channel partners and strategic alliancesMust have: Sales DNA. The ideal candidate must want to sell, be comfortable with quota, and demonstrate a history of closing a high volume of deals (directly or indirectly)Experience generating new business and building pipeline with and through partners (OEM, ISV, VARs, SIs)Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to passionately explain how FinQuery adds value to a partner's businessCompetitive, ambitious, and driven, with a proactive, self-starter attitudeHighly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentAbility to grasp and articulate both technology and business concepts quicklyAbility to tra