Finance Director

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services company is seeking a Finance Director to lead finance during a profitable phase and prepare for a future sale. The role includes managing a finance team, preparing board reports, and strong involvement in fundraising. The ideal candidate is ACA qualified with experience in the tech sector, including blockchain. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive growth and oversee critical financial aspects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Finance Director.
• Experience in Series A/B/C fundraising.
• Knowledge of Blockchain/Cryptocurrency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare board reports and present to external stakeholders.
• Lead and manage a finance team.
• Manage financial planning and cashflow.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Planning

Communication Skills

Cashflow Management

Equity Finance

Education

ACA Qualified / Chartered Accountant

Job description

Overview

Finance Director - Financial Services Company

A well established financial services company that are about to go through a highly profitable phase are looking for a Finance Director to develop and lead finance through this period. The business will be looking to go through a sale in the future and this is an exceptional opportunity to lead the growth of the business and leading the business into a sale.

Responsibilities

• As Finance Director you will be preparing board reports and presenting to external stakeholders
• Leading and managing a finance team, reporting direct to the CEO
• Reporting to externals such as the PE house and holding the banking relationship
• Financial planning, cashflow management and balance sheet control with upkeep of a healthy cashflow a key area of responsibility in this industry.
• Production of regular cashflow forecasts and identification of specific reasons for downfall.
• Generating finance through investment appraisal and equity finance
• Oversee the consolidation of month end reporting and have strong control over internal controls
• Proposal of cost saving ideas across the business

Desired Requirements

• Been a previous Finance Director
• ACA Qualified / Chartered Accountant
• Series A / Series B / Series C fund raising experience
• Blockchain / Cryptocurrency experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of reporting to board and external stakeholders
• Prior experience in the tech sector / start-up environment

Lastly if you are looking for a Finance Director role within financial services, this is a fantastic role for you.