Ref: AJ1011
VP Finance | Green Tech Scale-Up
£ 100,000 - £ 110,000 per year London
The opportunity
VP Finance | Green Tech Scale-Up
London | Hybrid Working
Renumeration | £100,000 - £110,000 + Equity
AJ1011
Finatal are retained by a high-growth, green tech scaleup to find a commercially astute VP Finance to join their team. With impressive VC backing, this business is on an exciting upwards trajectory and need a strong finance leader to drive continued success alongside the CCO, CEO and the wider SLT.
The VP Finance has responsibility for building a best-in-class finance function, raising capital and generally adding value across the business. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to utilise their expertise in project fundraising, infrastructure finance and have true autonomy over a function.
The role
The Role:
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives, driving sustainable growth and profitability.
- Lead the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance.
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, providing transparent and insightful financial updates and effectively communicating the company's financial performance and strategy.
- Collaborate with the executive team and venture capital partners to support fundraising efforts, including preparing financial projections, investor presentations, and due diligence materials.
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure the company's financial stability and support ongoing operations and growth initiatives.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, implementing robust internal controls and compliance measures to safeguard the company's assets and interests.
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate strategic opportunities, assess financial implications, and support decision-making to drive long-term value creation.
- Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the finance function, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize financial operations and reporting capabilities.
The requirements
About you:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified. MBA a benefit.
- Proven track record of experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in high-growth technology companies or venture-backed startups.
- Fundraising and Infrastructure experience pivotal.
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and strategy development.
- Experience in a Start-up/Scale-up environment.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations to drive business growth and profitability.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
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