Interim CFO

Our client is an exciting technology SaaS business with huge growth potential. They are now looking to recruit an interim CFO to work effectively with a highly driven management team as they prepare for a Series B fundraise in Q1 of next year.

Key responsibilities:

Working closely with the CEO, play a leading role in the Series B fundraise in Q1 2022,

Provide effective management of the company’s finances and support the executive team in the strategic management of the company.

Within a high growth environment, maintain appropriate controls, forecasts and commercial analyses, ensuring timely and accurate reports and accounts, and through these assist the business in achieving its objectives.

Series B Fundraising

• Agree fundraising strategy and plan with CEO and the Board
• Supporting the CEO with financial modelling, decks and presentation
• Managing the process to build/monitor pipeline of potential investors
• Manage the due diligence process
• Support CEO with inputs, tactics and strategic advice through negotiation of term sheets through to completion
• Stakeholder management of Board and existing shareholder base

Strategic management

• Work closely with the commercial team to drive contracts through procurement and close
• Develop and iterate a robust pricing strategy
• Work with the executive team to constantly expand upon and iterate the company’s business strategy
• Responsible for the effective management of stakeholder relationships including Investors and Bank
• Produce and maintain reporting systems including trend analysis and financial modelling
• Responsible for tracking and alerting the executive team to potential financial risks and uncertainty
• Responsible for tracking, analysing and monitoring financial performance metrics
• Establish and lead budgeting processes with executives which capture the full cycle through tracking performance against plan
• Working with the team to contribute financial insight on deals/projects, and to build a deep understanding of the company’s economics
• Work with the executive team as a motivator, facilitator and driver for financial performance with the emphasis on cash in addition to profit

Operational finance management

• Provide full monthly management accounts and reports/KPIs to the CEO, COO & Board
• Manage the working capital of the business
• Maximise sales and margin opportunities
• Preparation of year-end audited accounts and audit management
• Manage the full accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processes through an outsourced finance team
• Review and implement any additional financial controls/processes and compliance, including tax
• Provide ad hoc “what if” analysis and reports as required by the business
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance

Person specification

Qualification criteria

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Degree level educated

Skills, Knowledge and experience

• Strong interest and experience in technology, with the ability to work individually and scale a finance function with appropriate financial controls for the size and complexity of the business as it grows.
• Experience of venture fundraising and working in a technology/SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of how value is created in an emerging technology company
• Team player, able to forge strong working relationships across the company

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