VP Finance

Hays Senior Finance; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency is seeking a finance professional to spearhead fundraising efforts in a rapidly growing Media/Tech company. This role offers the chance to be the first finance hire, shape the financial landscape, and drive team expansion. The right candidate will have a solid grounding in fundraising and a chartered accounting qualification, with an appealing compensation package that includes equity in the firm.

Benefits

Equity in a high-growth business

Highly competitive salary for business size

Opportunities for team growth and expansion

Qualifications

• Experience with early fundraising rounds for SMEs and high-growth businesses.
• Favourable to have exit experience to PE or other private ownership.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of the business by influencing financial decisions.
• Build and lead your own finance team.

Skills

Fast-thinking

Strategic

Fundraising experience

Knowledge of creative/tech space

Education

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

Job description

Your new company
With the founders' mission still ingrained in the business, they have gone from strength to strength. With a Series A investment closed and financial capabilities to grow quickly, that is the plan.
Your new role
To come into this role one must be fast-thinking, strategic and accomplished across early fundraising rounds within the Media and Tech Space. With the business now looking for a Series B fundraising round, and beyond that expansion into new global markets, this role is yours to shape. From the autonomy to build your team, influence decisions and shape what the future of the business looks like, this role is about as exciting as it gets.
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 to PE or other private ownership
Knowledge of the creative space, tech space or similar.
What you'll get in return
Equity in a high-growth business
A highly competitive salary for business size
Opportunity to be the first finance hire and make your mark on the business
Team growth and expansion opportunities

What you need to do now


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