THE COMPANYJoin a prominent tech startup, leveraging technology to provide socially impactful training and development in the UK and abroad.
They specialise in accelerated training programs, including coding bootcamps, in collaboration with renowned learning institutions across the globe.
THE ROLE As their Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company.
In this role, you will take ownership of financial & investment planning and will oversee our financial planning and budgeting, report and present results to our investors, and ensure financial controls to support the optimal deployment of funds. Furthermore, you will lead the Finance team concerning all financial reporting and analysis of the business, reporting to the Board, preparations of financials for management or audit, budgeting and forecast modelling, supporting compliance, cost analysis and management, tax management, and managing payments to suppliers.
You will also provide the CEO strategic support in fundraising, investor meetings, and investment due diligence.
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the largest education technology startups and to be a key contributor to their continued growth and success.
RESPONSIBILITIESConducting risk management assessments and implementing relevant plans and controls to mitigate riskManaging the Finance Team to ensure smooth runningDelegating financial tasks and accounting activities within the finance teamManaging accounting teams and the finance department/ensuring smooth runningEnsuring compliance with financial regulations, and ensuring team members comply with regulationsEstablishing secure proceduresEstablishing and rollout out secure proceduresManage financial budgeting, planning, and reporting across the business and all product linesManage relationships with existing shareholders and investors, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, EIS requirements and ensuring high shareholder engagementIdentify areas for cost operation and treasury management to maximise the resources of the business, including tax and R&D strategyREQUIREMENTSMinimum At least 4 years of management accounting experienceAt least 4 years of experience leading an internal finance team overseeing payroll, reporting and the like Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in finance and accounting Experience working in a fast-moving, fast-growing organisationExceptional attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills High level of planning and organisation skillsAbility to handle sensitive, confidential informationPreferred At least 2 years of experience in tech scaleup fundraising on a debt, equity, or secondaries basis either as part of a team raising substantial capital (>£5mil + ) or leading such a team or function Experience in exchange control regulations and the South African Reserve BankExperience and understanding of South African VAT and compliance regulations At least 2 years of experience working in tax law and/or equivalent experience in advising on corporation tax structuring and compliance with HMRC tax regulations in international group structures #J-18808-Ljbffr
