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- Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s goals. Provide financial insight and recommendations to the CEO and the board of directors.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, including the preparation of financial forecasts and scenario analysis. Monitor performance against the budget and make adjustments as necessary.
- Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Ensure the team is equipped to meet the company’s financial goals.
- Collaborate with other departments to drive financial efficiency across the organisation. Implement and manage financial systems and controls to improve operational effectiveness.
- Serve as the primary financial liaison to stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and the board of directors. Provide clear and concise communication on the company’s financial health and strategy.
- Business partnering with the CEO and C-suite to drive better decisions and to enhance understanding and accountability.
- Managing relationships with external advisors, accountants, and financial institutions.
- Managing the Accounting/Financial Reporting team and working with them to build out robust financial processes and controls.
- Owning the production of monthly management accounts including trend analysis, variance analysis.
- Cashflow management including managing the weekly funding request process with investors.
- Budgeting and forecasting for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
- Developing appropriate performance measures and KPIs for trading practice areas
- Manage a strong relationship with key suppliers and key stakeholders
- Maintaining a robust control environment to proactively manage regulatory and financial risks
- Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Proven track record in leading a finance function within startup or scale-up environment.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with experience building and developing high-performing finance teams.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful financial strategies.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis.
- Strong communication skills, able to present complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Adaptable and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Experience in setting up robust financial processes to create consistent, timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Confident and able to constructively challenge stakeholders
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders
