Our client is a rapidly expanding events business with an ever-expanding International footprint and a fantastic culture. Due to the continues growth, they require an energetic Finance Director to join the team on an interim basis (either full or part time) with strong scope to become permanent. The business offers a very flexible working model, with only a small amount of time needed in the central London office.
The role:
The Finance Director will work alongside the business founder raising capital and fundraising. Exposure to working with Venture Capital firms scaling up startups is essential for the role.
More BAU aspects of the role will include: management accounting, financial reporting, tax reporting and other statutory requirements across the business. This includes developing accounting principles, practices, procedures & controls to ensure accurate, timely financial activities and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Provide leadership to the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Implement effective risk management strategies and compliance measures.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to provide strategic insights for decision-making.
- Ensure financial reporting accuracy and transparency.
Skills / experience and attitude:
- Proven experience as a FD/CFO in a scale up start up
- Proven experience fundraising
- Strong strategic and analytical mindset.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.