Fintech CFO

Pearse Professionals Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing software business in the fintech space is looking for their first CFO to guide them through significant growth. This role involves reporting to the CEO, managing a finance team, and driving strategic initiatives. Candidates should have a proven track record in PE-backed tech businesses and excellent communication skills. Remote working potential in the long run.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working within a PE or VC backed tech business.
• CFO experience in a fast growth start-up or scale-up.
• Ability to become a strategic partner to a CEO.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the CEO and lead all financial aspects of the business.
• Drive future growth as a key Board member.
• Manage a finance team and oversee KPI reporting and analysis.

Skills

Proven track record in PE or VC backed tech business

CFO experience in fast growth start-up

Commercial acumen

Strategic partnership capability

Excellent communication skills

Job description

We're excited to be working with a fast growth software business in the fintech space who are currently looking for their first CFO following significant investment from one of the UK's most reputable Private Equity firms. The business requires a CFO to help guide them through the next stage of their growth, working closely with the CEO and the Investors.

Role & Responsibilities

The CFO will report directly to the CEO and lead on all financial aspects of the business, leading the overall finance function.

A key member of the Board responsible for driving the future growth of the business

Management of a finance team of two (including a hands-on Finance Director)

Strategic partner to the CEO and wider leadership team to support on commercial initiatives and long-term strategic planning

Including planning for an exit in c.4-5 years

Continuous process improvement and automation to enable the business to scale

Stakeholder management with the PE investors

Own and continually develop KPI reporting and analysis of key SaaS metrics

Identifying performance gaps and areas for potential improvement

Requirements

Proven track record of working within a PE or VC backed tech business

CFO experience in a fast growth start-up or scale-up

Highly commercially astute

Ability to become a strategic partner to a CEO

Excellent communicator with the ability to present well both internally and externally

Previous M&A or fundraising experience a bonus

Experience in the SaaS or Fintech space preferred

Additional

Potential to be fully remote in the long run

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