Head of Finance - Fast Growth PE Backed Online Marketplace

Recruiter
Harmonic Group Ltd
Location
South East London, London
Salary
£70,000 per annum
Posted
16 May 2019
Closes
15 Jun 2019
Ref
1152905526
Job role
Head of finance
Experience level
Director
Head of Finance - Fast Growth PE Backed Online Marketplace

The Client:

Harmonic are proud to be working with a hyper growth online marketplace who are searching for a Head of Finance, reporting directly to the CFO. The client has had over £10m investment from some of the most impressive PE Funds and are now looking for a Head of Finance to join the ever expanding team.

Our Client are very non-corporate and have a relaxed approach to a work/life balance. They have a fantastic office space located in central London where other impressive start-ups are located. Their company culture is very typical of a London Tech start-up with a hard working ethic accompanied by a good social culture.

The Role:

Due to the growth of the company they are looking to bring in a head of Finance that will be able to oversee and take full ownership of the finance function.

Duties day to day:
  • Full responsibility for the management of the Finance function
  • Establishing robust financial controls and efficient monthly close process
  • Managing a team responsible to produce management accounts, annual reporting and AP/AR
  • Work with Tech teams to drive efficiency and automation
  • Business Partner with the CEO and CFO providing detailed and insightful Analysis and driving a Forecasting & Planning cycle
  • Implementing a Budgeting procedure ensuring that Finance becomes integral to decision
  • Implementing best practice and developing a talented team
  • Production of effective KPI Reporting metrics and financial models

What we need to see (Essential)
  • Technically Strong Accounting Background (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Able to build Finance processes from scratch
  • Commercially Astute
  • Keen to work in a fast-paced Scale up
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to Partner C-Level stakeholders

What we'd like to see (Not Essential)
  • Worked in a Software Start-Up/Scale up
  • Worked with VC or PE Investors

Salary:

£70-95k + equity share + unlimited holidays + great company benefits

Please forward an up-to-date CV in the first instance to be considered for interview:

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