Head of Finance - Fintech Start Up

Mar 16, 2025
London
Full Time
Elevate Partners
Not Disclosed
7-10years
Skills
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The Role
AutoCAD 3D • Business Travel • CAD CAM • Advanced Business Application Programming - ABAP • Process Optimization Techniques • Manufacturing
On behalf of a fintech start up in London we are exclusively recruiting for a Financial Controller/ Head of Finance.


Working alongside the CEO and CFO you will be tasked to develop a bestinclass finance and finops function.


Responsibilities

  • Develop maintain and improve financial operation processes and controls to support the growth of the business.
  • Develop the financial processes related to the new SaaS / Marketplace business.
  • Forecasting and departmental budgeting for internal use and external fundraising.
  • Liaise with and oversee outsourced finance administration teams.


Requirements

  • ACA/ ACCA Qualified with c. 5 years experience PQE.
  • Prior experience within a fintech startup/ SaaS or similar organisation with ambitious growth plans.
  • Proven experience building a finance function from the ground up.
  • Ability to work directly with the Senior Management Team and external investors.



Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Series B startup in a highly autonomous role. Excellent benefits are on offer including share options and the ability to remotely 34 times per week.


The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant and will have prior experience working in a scaling organisation. Additional Requirements include: Strong commercial acumen with ability to work alongside CEO and Board members. Experience working with/ implementing accounting processes, procedures and information systems. Experience working in a B2B SaaS environment is highly advantageous but not essential. Ability to build and lead a team through a significant change and growth period.