Part time Finance Director (2 days p/w) – FMCG startup
Hybrid working (WFH + 1 day p/w in City of London office)
£130/140k (pro rata) + options
Talentedge are proud to be partnering with an early-stage, hyper-growth omnichannel FMCG startup who are currently at Series A term sheet stage with Tier 1 VC's.
The business will close this year with £5m+ revenues and are forecasting £10m next & £20m the year after. US expansion is already underway and at an advanced stage with major retailers, continuing on from their already-live UK partnerships with Tier 1 retailers and brands.
It's fair to say that we know the business well having placed their 1 st permanent finance hire (Financial Controller) into the business who is currently excelling at leading the day-to-day function.
Working with closely with incredibly passionate co-founders as well as a hugely impressive leadership team (including a superstar COO), Board and advisors, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business who are making big waves across their field and are fast becoming the market leaders owing to their unique & custom created products.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day finance function
- Turn data generated into meaningful insights to drive business decision making
- Partner the Co-Founders and COO on monitoring and executing the Business Plan; driving growth and performance of the business
- Lead on company FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering and KPI analysis
- Drive business expansion, both in terms of geographical remit, new product launches and partnership management
- Manage relationships with Investors
- Own cash and working capital management. Manage the treasury requirements of the business, including foreign exchange
- Continue to evolve robust financial systems and controls, taking responsibility for risk and finance policies; multi-jurisdiction tax analysis, planning and structuring
- Regularly initiate full operational review to improve order fulfillment performance
- Develop tracking methods for all costs, in particular production-related ones
Profile:
- Qualified accountant
- Experience of working within a high growth FMCG / FMG / CPG startup with an excellent understanding of the key market drivers and potential issues
- A proven Finance Director with a demonstrable track record of scaling a hyper-growth business
- Fundraising exposure (post Series A)
- US expansion is advantageous (however if not then definitely multi-national)
- Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel
- An articulate and inquisitive business partner who equally loves rolling their sleeves up & getting their hands dirty
This is an opportunity not to be missed, so please get in touch ASAP if you have the required experience.