Chief Financial Officer at Private Equity Insights

Private Equity Insights; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial firm in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. This role offers the chance to be a key player in building a portfolio company while managing finances and collaborating closely with the CEO on budgets and reports. Ideal candidates will have an accounting background and experience in finance leadership roles. The position promises unlimited growth potential within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience at a Big Four firm.
• CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director experience in a small or medium-sized business.
• UK work permit required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets for effective financial planning.
• Provide weekly cash flow updates.
• Conduct monthly P&L and cash flow analyses.
• Implement cost optimization programs.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget management

Cash flow analysis

Cost optimization

Proactive problem solving

Education

Accounting background

Experience at a Big Four firm

Job description

Chief Financial Officer at Private Equity Insights

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you gain significant responsibility? Are you eager to be part of an entrepreneurial team with motivated and driven individuals? If you are passionate about finance, you might be our next Chief Financial Officer.

About us

Private Equity Insights is part of United Media (https://www.united-media.com/), which specializes in building large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, and more.

What we offer you

As our Chief Financial Officer, you will have a unique opportunity to be a key player in building one of our portfolio companies. You will oversee our finances, pushing you beyond your comfort zone. You will work from our HQ in London, with opportunities for growth, including:

• Gaining operational experience in a start-up or scale-up environment with tangible results.
• Collaborating closely with the CEO on finances, budgets, and investor reports, and participating in board meetings.
• Unlimited growth potential within our company, with a strong track record of internal promotions.

Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing annual budgets for effective financial planning.
• Providing weekly cash flow updates.
• Conducting monthly P&L and cash flow analyses for comprehensive financial insights.
• Implementing cost optimization programs.
• Reviewing intercompany and external loans to ensure financial health.
• Supporting sales and operations teams.
• Leading working capital management.
• Managing financial planning for human resources.

What we expect from you

We seek a candidate with a strong work ethic, high urgency, and ownership mentality. You should be proactive, committed, humble, and passionate about building and executing new businesses. Additionally, you should have:

• An accounting background, preferably with over two years of experience at a Big Four firm.
• Experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director in a small or medium-sized business.
• UK work permit.
• Industry experience in media and conferences is a plus but not mandatory.