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Head of Finance - Series A D2C Start Up
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Head of Finance
Series A D2C Start Up
80-100k
London
Hybrid
Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Finance who can come into the business and take ownership of the finance function. This business is a high growth D2C business that has seen year on year growth since 2023. They have no plans on stopping and have aggressive plans to double their revenue by the end of 2026.
This role reports directly into a very impressive CFO with lots of exposure to the founders.
About the Role
As they aim to grow and expand the business finance is at the core. They plan to grow through organic and inorganic means, you will get involved in fundraising. You will be improving the current processes and systems to streamline the function.
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Responsibilities
- Own the financial operations and reporting/accounting function - internally and to our investors and relevant authorities
- Business partnering across the business
- Developing and improving the commercial models
- Lead the audit process with external accountancy firm
- Over time you will be responsible for building out and managing a team
- Research and propose new approaches to work, new tools, and new best practices for the wider company
- Updating processes and models as they continue to scale
- Manage our bank account and payment processes across jurisdictions
- VAT returns, and oversight of tax returns which we will continue to outsource
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About You
- Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA) with strong Excel, PowerPoint, or Google Suite skills
- Experience in a finance leadership role
- Experience with Xero is desirable
- Highly detail-oriented with a passion for problem-solving
- Able to hire, build excellent teams, and coach direct reports
- Prior experience at a fast-paced start-up/scale-up would be beneficial
- Experience in omnichannel retail
- Experience in a multi-currency environment is preferred
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