Chief Financial Officer

Sector:Financial Services
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£140,000 per annum
Town/City:Mayfair
County:Greater London
Job ref:38645
Post Date:19. 09. 2023
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Daniel MacKenzie
Daniel MacKenzie
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+44 (0)203 884 1616
dan@harpermay.com

About the Role

Harper May is presently engaged in collaboration with a prestigious venture capital consortium. Our client specialises in investing in early and growth-stage technology enterprises that drive innovation and transformation. They are actively searching for a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to helm their finance function. Having solidified their stature as a significant industry player, they are now primed for rapid expansion.

The CFO will have a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and driving growth across all facets of the organisation. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified, possess strong technical skills, and hold ACA qualifications with relevant industry experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To prepare a corporate strategy and annual business plan to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible

  • Liaise with Investors and be central to fundraising plans

  • Manage the finance team efficiently and aid in development

  • Work with the CEO & Board on the strategic vision including forecasting and cultivating stakeholder relationships

  • Participating and developing new business opportunities for the group 

  • Ensuring that adequate controls are installed and maintained 

  • Provide the board with an operating budget and working closely to ensure pragmatic success 

  • Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal activities for the organisation including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports 

  • Monitor banking activities of the organisation 

  • Oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections 

  • Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings 

 

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA would be advantageous 

  • Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions

  • Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Previous experience of managing and developing staff

  • Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines

  • Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment 

  • Excellent Excel skills 

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