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Your new companyThis private equity-backed company specialises in providing luxurious and innovative office spaces in prime London locations. They offer a range of office sizes and styles to meet the diverse needs of businesses, from small teams to larger enterprises. Their cutting-edge spaces have driven rapid growth, making it an exciting time to join the company. With new sites opening in the coming months and impressive revenue growth on the horizon, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a fast-growing organisation. You'll be joining at a thrilling time with numerous upcoming projects, all within a small, vibrant office and a collaborative team.Your new roleIn this role, you will lead the Finance Team, engaging in day-to-day reporting, directly reporting to the Founders, and supporting their strategic initiatives. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the Group's successes on both a financial and non-financial partnering level, developing relationships with investors to assist with fundraising, and ensuring adherence to financial processes and controls. You will also maintain the accuracy and completeness of the finance system and ledger for precise financial reporting.Key responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining financial strategies, procedures, and policies.
- Creating, implementing, monitoring, and improving key performance indicators (KPIs) for the business.
- Getting stuck in with the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial reports.
- Leading fundraising efforts and maintaining relationships with lenders and financial partners.
- Planning and managing growth and investment strategies through financial models.
- Collaborating with Co-Founders and department heads on strategic and operational plans.
- Overseeing all accounting functions, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and contract monitoring.
This role is an excellent step-up if you are currently at the FC level seeking a new challenge, or an FD looking to join a fast-paced environment that offers direct board exposure and the opportunity to be at the forefront of financial decision-making!What you'll need to succeed
- A professional accountancy such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- 10 years PQE - ideally with experience in multi-site or asset management
- Experience in leading strategic objectives, and fundraising (equity and/or debt)
- Experience in a PE-backed environment
- Experience in scaling-up, rapid growth businesses
- Financial modelling skills highly desirable
- Hands-on and willing to roll-up his/her sleeves
- Leading and developing the finance team
What you'll get in return
- Fast-growing company with exceptional career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow the finance team
- Exposure to the C-suite and a seat at the decision-making table
- Private Health Insurance including dentistry
- Hybrid working benefits - 3 days in office
- Enhanced parental leave options
- 10% pension scheme
- Share options
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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