A leading financial advisory firm in the UK is urgently seeking a fractional CFO to support a Fintech client. This role involves overseeing financial operations, providing leadership, and developing financial strategies for growth. The ideal candidate will have proven CFO experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and guide teams in a fast-paced environment. A professional accounting qualification is preferred, and candidates must exhibit strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities. This position is on-site in London.
Qualifikationen
Proven experience as CFO or in a similar leadership role within a fast-paced Fintech environment.
Commercially astute with strong knowledge of financial management principles and regulations.
Exceptional leadership skills to inspire a finance team.
Aufgaben
Oversee functions related to investments and financial management.
Provide leadership and strategic recommendations to the CEO.
Track cash flow and analyze financial strengths and weaknesses.
Kenntnisse
Leadership
Financial management
Analytical skills
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Strategic mindset
Ausbildung
Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Jobbeschreibung
Job brief
Our CFO Advisory team is urgently looking to hire a fractional CFO to support our Fintech client, 3 Days a week, a brief outline of the requirements are outlined below.
Responsibilities
Oversee functions involved in the purchase, pricing, investments, debt management, and accounts payable and receivable
Provide leadership and guidance to all functional teams within their remit
Provide strategic and tactical recommendations to the CEOs and members of the executive team on growth, cost optimisation, capability development
Assist in building out financial forecasts and preparation of budgets
Oversee the preparation of Month-end, Quarter-end and Year-end financial reports
Assist the executive team with long-term financial and business planning
Understand and influence the adoption of automation and intelligent systems for business intelligence, financial management, and growth
Establish and maintain good relationships with all key stakeholders including landowners, community associations, employees, suppliers, customers, regulators, and investors
Track cash flow and analyze our client's financial weaknesses and strength, whilst proposing corrective actions
Lead and motivate staff to achieve organisational objectives
Mentor and inspire employees to strongly align and deliver to the vision and operating plan
Collaborate with the board to establish policies and procedures that promote and improve our client's vision, culture, and compliance to legal and ethical practices
Work closely with the CEO and other stakeholders to raise capital for our client and carry out other business-expanding strategies
Own and execute special projects assigned by the CEO and/or our Client's Board
Requirements
Proven experience as CFO or similar leadership role within a fast-paced Fintech environment.
Commercially astute professional who leads from the front, works well with non-finance teams, and has a strong knowledge of financial management principles, regulations, and best practices.
Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a finance team in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies that drive business growth and improve profitability.
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong financial acumen, including financial strategy development, governance, and risk management.
A strategic mindset with the ability to align financial strategies with business objectives.
Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred.
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