Chief Financial Officer

Reed; London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Chief Financial Officer - High Growth EdTech SaaS - 40% Bonus + Transaction Bonus - Remote

Role Purpose: In this pivotal role, you'll oversee all financial operations, provide strategic guidance, and drive the financial performance of a rapidly growing international EdTech business. You'll play a crucial role in integrating a recently acquired company, ensuring they achieve cost synergies and build a robust financial infrastructure for future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Craft and execute their financial strategy, aligning with their ambitious growth plans.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes with precision and strategic insight.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to the CEO and senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and monitor financial models to support strategic decisions, including future acquisitions and international expansion.

Financial Operations & Control:

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, tax, payroll, and reporting, ensuring compliance with local standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of statutory accounts and tax filings, achieving clean audit reports.
• Establish strong internal controls and financial procedures to safeguard our assets and ensure data integrity.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
• Oversee their debt portfolio, including term loans, bank covenants, and revolving credit facility management.
• Maintain a proactive relationship with their investors.
• Navigate the financial complexities of operating in multiple international markets, managing local regulations, tax implications, and foreign exchange risks.

Merger & Acquisition Integration:

• Lead the seamless financial integration of their newly acquired business.
• Implement integrated financial processes, policies, and reporting structures.
• Achieve anticipated cost synergies and identify additional efficiencies through the integration process.
• Ensure clear, fast consolidated group reporting.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Define roles, set performance objectives, and provide regular feedback and development opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record as a senior finance leader, ideally as a CFO.
• Extensive experience managing financial operations for businesses with significant international trade.
• Demonstrated success in integrating acquired businesses.
• Expertise in international tax compliance.
• Deep understanding of SaaS business models and key financial metrics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Experience with private equity or Family Office backed businesses is a plus.