About us

We are Digital Science and we are advancing the research ecosystem.

We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Want to join us?

Your new role

Were looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance and strategic insight across our direct-to-consumer (B2C) products: ReadCube, Overleaf, and Writefull. These platforms serve a global user base of students, researchers, and professionals—delivering intuitive, high-value tools in the digital research workflow.

This role is at the intersection of finance, strategy, and product. Youll be responsible for optimizing our subscription economics, supporting decision-making with deep financial insights, and partnering closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to fuel sustainable growth.

Please be aware that we may close this position early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Partnering

Act as a key finance advisor to the leadership of ReadCube, Overleaf, and Writefull.
Deliver tailored insights that drive pricing strategy, product investments, and go-to-market execution.
Work cross-functionally to align financial planning with product and growth roadmaps.

Revenue & B2C Metrics Management

Own the forecasting and tracking of critical B2C SaaS KPIs:

Monthly & Annual Recurring Revenue (MRR/ARR)
Subscriber Growth and Churn
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)
Conversion Rates (e.g., Free-to-Paid, Trial-to-Paid)
ARPU, DAU/MAU, Payback Periods, NRR, GRR
Cohort and Funnel Analytics

Identify performance trends, risks, and revenue opportunities based on user behavior and campaign outcomes.

Forecasting, Insights & Reporting

Build financial models and dashboards that power scenario planning and strategic decision-making.
Translate data into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders across Product, Growth, and Leadership.
Partner with analytics teams to improve financial reporting infrastructure and visibility.

Planning & Strategic Support

Lead B2C revenue contributions to budgeting and long-range planning.
Evaluate the financial impact of feature rollouts, promotions, or new customer segments.
Support investment cases for growth experiments, pricing models, and international expansion.

What Success Looks Like

Forecast accuracy across subscriber growth, churn, and ARR
Clear financial visibility into product performance and marketing efficiency
Improved unit economics (e.g., LTV:CAC, payback period)
Strong cross-functional influence with Product and Marketing
Demonstrated financial impact on strategic B2C initiatives

Our vision and values

We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.

The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans. The values we live by are:

We are brave in the pursuit of better

We are collaborative and inclusive

We are always open-minded

We are from and for the community

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.