VP Finance

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth media organization is seeking a Finance Executive to lead their finance function as the first hire. This strategic role will involve partnership with the executive team, budget and M&A management, and the development of a high-performing finance team, offering a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience across early fundraising rounds for SMEs and high-growth businesses.
• Exit experience in PE or private ownership is favourable.
• Knowledge of the creative or tech space is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of finance function including reporting, controls, processes.
• Strategically partner with CEO and exec team to drive performance.
• Managing the M&A process from due diligence to integration.

Skills

Strategic Partnership

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

M&A Process Management

Team Leadership

Education

Chartered Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Equivalent)

Job description

Your new company
I am supporting a high-growth media organisation which is looking at delivering its next stage of growth following a Series A fundraise. This is an exciting chance to work alongside the executive team to expand into new markets through organic growth and acquisition.

Your new role
This is a broad and varied role with responsibilities including:

• Ownership of the finance function across reporting, controls, processes and systems.
• Strategically partner with CEO and exec team to drive performance and growth
• Leading across planning, analysis and reporting
• Budget management, forecasting and cash flow management
• M&A process management - due diligence to integration
• Capital optimisation - debt, equity and other financing options.
• Develop a high-performing team

What you'll need to succeed

• Chartered Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Equivalent)
• Experience across early fundraising rounds for SME and high-growth businesses
• Favourable to have exit experience, either in PE or other private ownership
• Knowledge of the creative space, tech space or similar.

What you'll get in return
You will be rewarded with the opportunity to be the first finance hire and make your mark on the business with the chance to grow and expand the team. This is a strategically focused role with the chance to have a material impact on the company's direction with a competitive salary/equity package.

What you need to do now
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