At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive growth for a cutting-edge fintech scale-up.
- Company: Innovative AI-led B2B fintech with rapid international expansion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and the chance to shape a growing company.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the fintech industry.
- Qualifications: Proven CFO experience in VC-backed environments and strong strategic insight.
The predicted salary is between 168750 - 206250 £ per year.
We’re excited to have been retained by one of the UK’s most innovative, AI-led, B2B fintech businesses as they appoint a CFO to help lead the next phase of their growth journey. Having raised a significant Series B this year, attracting top venture capital investors, the business has developed a market leading, AI-driven platform that is transforming their industry. With revenue doubling year on year, they are forecasting this to continue as they begin to scale internationally into the US.
With a rapidly expanding customer base, the company is now entering an exciting period of scale, with product innovation and international growth, and are looking for a CFO to help the business to continue scaling from Series B onwards.
Role & Responsibilities
- The CFO will lead on all financial aspects of the business, reporting directly to their Founder/CEO and leading the overall finance function.
- Responsible for shaping and executing the company’s financial strategy to support its next phase of growth.
- Strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing commercial insight and long-term strategic planning including evaluating strategic growth opportunities, international expansion and future exit plans.
- Leading future fundraising activity (leading on upcoming Series C fundraise) and manage relationships with existing and prospective investors.
- Manage and build a world class finance team, including hiring of a VP Finance.
- Build and develop best in class financial planning and forecasting.
- Own board reporting, financial modelling and KPI reporting across key metrics.
- Act as the primary finance contact for investors, board members and external stakeholders.
- Driving process improvement, automation and operational efficiency across the finance function.
- Identifying performance gaps and areas for potential improvement.
Requirements:
- Proven experience operating as a CFO within a VC-backed environment.
- Experience leading venture capital fundraising and managing investor relations, ideally post Series B.
- Highly commercial with the ability to influence strategic decision making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Previous experience operating at Board level.
- Experience in the insurance or SaaS space is a bonus.
CFO - Fintech / SaaS Scale-up | London employer: Pearse Professionals Ltd
At Pearse Professionals Ltd., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our London-based fintech/SaaS scale-up provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, with a strong emphasis on leadership development and strategic involvement in shaping the company's future. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to driving commercial success and making a meaningful impact in the industry.
