Key Roles:
Cash is King. Maintain effective liquidity. No black holes, no surprises
Funding
Working Capital Management
Forecasting
Accurate and timely numbers
Controls and Compliance
System Integration
Provide business intelligence
Forward-looking and Strategic
Abilities:
Solid understanding of key drivers
Know ins and outs of finances and operations
Improve cashflow
Good grasp of budgeting –anticipate potential pitfalls and adapt the budget
Audit process experience
Spot areas for improvement
Operational
Attributes:
Technical with Attention to Detail
Previous VC/PE experience
Happy to roll sleeves up as well as lead
Leadership –build, retain and train team and motivate when times are difficult
Ability to communicate including presentation skills
Ability to build consensus, internal and external
Build finance as a business partner
Build relationships
Resilient – fortitude to adapt and thrive throughout accelerated pace of transformation
Strong personality –support and challenge the founders. Integrity and conviction to challenge on key strategic and financial decisions
ACA or ACCA qualification preferred
Key Responsibilities:
Driving the business to EBITDA positivity within 18 months through effective management of margin & overhead structure of the business
Owning the two key monthly MI packs: internal sales & ops document and monthly board decks. Board meeting attendance will be required
Drive strategy on budgeting, fundraising, board & VC relations
Managing month end process between our in-house finance team and external accountants to ensure timely monthly accounts
Manage initiatives across both commercial and operations team to drive financial KPIs: gross revenue, margin, EBITDA
Support the sales function through promotional analysis, optimal pricing, SKU mix, range optimisation, trade spend and JBPs
Support manufacturing team with data analysis to unlock potential efficiencies. Aid in contract and price negotiations with suppliers and customers
Support the founders in future fundraising and maximising business value towards exit
Oversee accounts receivable & payable; ensure invoice finance facility is performing optimally
Effective cashflow management and communication of pinch points and course correction plans. Fully integrated modelling of cashflow, p&l and balance sheet
Competitive Salary
Bonus
Equity Scheme
Knows ins and outs of finance and manufacturing operations
High attention to detail
Excellent grasp of budgeting: ability to think high level/total business, spot potential pitfalls, challenge the senior management team and drive actions to improve the numbers
Strong leadership and organisational skills to effectively communicate to all stakeholders, from mid management to board; ability to distil complex financial outlooks into key takeouts and actions for the wider time
Ability to present and drive conversations around KPIs and total business performance.
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