Our client is an innovative and rapidly growing tech company transforming its sector by delivering exceptional digital experiences and services. Backed by strong investor support, the company is focused on scaling its operations and expanding its market reach through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. As the business continues to grow at pace, they are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Vice President of Finance to lead the financial strategy and management of the company.
This newly created role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function while supporting the company’s long-term growth and investment initiatives. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader who combines financial expertise with operational insight, supporting both day-to-day financial management and high-level decision-making to drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and executive team, offering insights that inform business decisions, long-term planning, and operational strategies.
- Oversee the finance function, ensuring the implementation of robust financial systems, processes, controls, and accurate reporting, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to maintain liquidity and optimise working capital.
- Collaborate with operational leaders across the business to identify and capitalise on opportunities to drive financial performance and achieve business objectives.
- Provide accurate and timely financial reports to the board and investors, offering actionable insights and recommendations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with investors, auditors, and external stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Lead efforts to secure external financing, negotiating terms with lenders, investors, and underwriters as required.
- Optimise the company’s capital structure, balancing debt, equity, and financing options to ensure financial flexibility.
- Evaluate and execute M&A opportunities, including conducting due diligence, valuations, and managing post-acquisition integration, to drive strategic growth.
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a VP of Finance, Finance Director, or in another senior financial leadership role, ideally within a high-growth, VC-backed environment.
- Demonstrated ability to professionalise and scale finance functions in a fast-paced, start-up setting, with a focus on driving strategic performance.
- Strong understanding of financial management, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with a proven ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a strategic mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with key stakeholders and influence key business decisions.
- A strong academic record, with a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA) preferred.