We are looking for a best in class, ambitious and super talented finance leader.
We Do Group are delighted to be managing an exclusive and retained search to find a new Finance Director for an entrepreneurial and fast-growth FinTech business based in Central London.
This is the number one role in finance and will take full ownership for all accounting, strategy, controls, FP&A, risk and commercial decision-making.
Our client is an investor-backed sub £50m turnover business with a very exciting future. I would describe them as a scale-up business with a start-up mindset.
This organisation has a clear plan to execute an exit within the next three years, and this hire will be critical to that journey.
They have a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced and creative board, which is complimented by some well-known and incredibly credible investors.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Director who has a track record in driving commercial growth. How have you scaled a business?
Ideally, we are looking for someone who can immediately come in and execute what best-in-class looks like.
We need a hands-on finance leader who can tick the following boxes.
Qualified Accountant first time passes with exceptional academics.
Have had a stable and progressive career.
Have a commercial and strategic mindset.
The Role
Act as a true business partner to the board, senior leadership team and investors.
Build, develop and manage a best-in-class finance function.
Debt financing.
Fund raising.
Manage all key external relationships – audit, legal, banks and investors.
Act as a visible business partner to key customers.
Take full responsibility for all statutory and legal accounting requirements.
Drive a best-in-class FP&A and MI function.
Oversee all processes, controls, IT and systems capability.
Implement controls and frameworks to manage and mitigate company risk.
Build and execute strategic roadmaps in line with board expectations.
Be a strong people leader with an effective communication style.
Oversee all budget requirements, planning and forecasts.
Manage all Tax and Treasury strategies.
Prepare and present all board packs and monthly management accounts.
Manage all investor relations.
Create a robust cashflow forecasting model.
Manage investor relationships, M&A and funding.
Leasing accounting - IFRS16.
Manage company risk,
Your Profile
We are looking for a talented finance leader (Finance Director / CFO), who has a track record in growing and scaling businesses
Ticking the following boxes is essential.
Qualified Accountant with a strong academic background.
Hands-on ability to run and build a finance function.