Fractional Finance Director | InsurTech Start-Up | 2 days per month
Harmonic are working with an exciting and well-funded InsurTech Start-Up to find them a Fractional Finance Director who will support the CEO as they prepare to Scale the business. This is likely to be an initial 6-month engagement, with the potential for it becoming a longer-term position, with an increasing number of days in the future.
The Client
Our client has created an innovative Insurance/SaaS platform which uses data analysis to find innovative solutions and offer insurance cover to those who were previously exposed to significant financial losses. They are backed by elite VC's & international agencies and have already signed significant contracts with some of the largest insurance brokers in the UK.
Currently with a team size of 10, our client will be looking to expand over the next 6-12 months after closing a significant round of funding earlier this year. This position will be 2 days per month, ideally from their central London office, and work directly with the CEO, executive team, & investors.
The Role
This role will be centred around building financial models, forecasting, budgeting, providing shareholder reports, & pitch decks for future fundraising. As a SaaS company, the best suited candidates will have experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Finance Director in SaaS or InsurTech business, and have a solid understanding of the key metrics/KPI's.
Responsibilities
- Build a Financial Model for the business.
- Liaise with current internal stakeholders and executive team to develop a budgeting and forecasting model.
- Assist the CEO during current & future fundraising rounds.
- Develop an insightful KPI dashboard.
- Produce pitch decks for future fundraising rounds.
- Support CEO with Ad-Hoc Projects
- Play a key role in strategic decision making and be required to work on a range of both commercial and financial projects.
Essential Experience
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
- Strong level of communication both written and verbal
- Excellent Leadership and interpersonal skills
- A willingness to roll up their sleeves and get hands on within the Start-Up.
- Previous experience in a senior role within an SME
Bonus Experience
- Previous experience as a CFO/FD in SaaS or InsurTech.
- Previous experience as a financial controller, head of finance, or finance director.
Day Rate: £550-700/day (Outside IR35)
Location: Central London (Liverpool Street)
Start Date: January 2025
Contract Length: 6-12 months
Please feel free to get in touch with Ewan Fenley for more information ()
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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.