Founder Associate at CFO Insights

CFO Insights; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFO Insights seeks a driven Founder Associate to manage operations and lead a high-performing team in a dynamic start-up environment. This role involves executing strategies, overseeing conferences, and scaling the company. Candidates should possess strong leadership qualities and a proven record in fast-paced industries.

Benefits

Opportunities for international conference travel

Collaboration with an experienced team

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or startups.
• Strong commercial awareness and business passion.
• Proven track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
• Build the ecosystem and deliver outstanding products.
• Oversee planning and execution of conferences.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Are you ready to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and be part of an exciting start-up revolution as the main driver for its growth and success?

About us

CFO Insights is Northern Europe's largest CFO forum, aiming to connect and develop CFOs, finance leaders, and future innovators by addressing the issues of the next-generation CFO. We connect over 11,000 professionals across more than 15 countries.

CFO Insights is part of United Media, which builds large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, and retail. To date, we have launched 8 media companies organically and acquired one.

The Opportunity

As a Founder Associate, you will manage all aspects of CFO Insights, build and lead a world-class team, and ensure the successful execution of conferences and brand strategy.

This role suits individuals with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, high ambition, forward-thinking, and a drive to inspire and lead a team. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be eager to scale the company rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
• Build an ecosystem and deliver outstanding products.
• Set expectations, establish goals, and provide ongoing feedback and evaluations.
• Execute strategies swiftly.
• Develop the company's brand as a hub for inspiration, knowledge, and networking.
• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of conferences within timelines and budgets.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure objectives are met.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and collaborate on new client acquisition.

What we offer you

Work at our London HQ (next to Sloane Square), with opportunities for international conference travel. We foster continuous growth and provide:

• Leadership in a rapidly growing business with tangible results.
• Collaboration with an experienced, growth-oriented team.
• Overseas conference travel opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in fast-paced environments like management consulting, investment banking, top-tier corporate, or startups.
• Bachelor's degree with excellent results, possibly an MBA.
• Strong commercial awareness and business passion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Work permit for UK, EU, or US.

Locations include Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne.