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Information on the company
Our client is a global marketplace and platform, giving creators the tools to manufacture, promote, sell and distribute their own limited-edition apparel through pre-order campaigns (helping shoppers make better buying decisions too!).
Think new-generation’s ASOS!
On a mission to champion creatives, support grassroots creators all while reducing fashion waste.
Day-to-day activities will include…
Your main responsibilities will include setting up the finance department, implementing strong financial planning and performance analytics.
The successful candidate will be in charge of developing the financial planning function with responsibilities ranging from day to day financial operations and ROI analysis, through to long-term business strategy.
As a senior leader in the business, your role will play a significant part in contributing to the company’s growth, comfortable to both support the team and the senior stakeholders.
You will be managing a team of 2 (a Finance Assistant and a part-time Finance Controller) and will include hiring as required.
Financial Planning and Business Analysis
Follow-up of retail activities, KPI’s and financial operations to ensure consistent reporting between the company and third parties
Control and forecast cash and cost management and maintain banking relationships
Lead the business in the control of working capital
Preparation of regular and ad-hoc analysis, reporting and presentations for Investor Relations, the CEO and the Board
Accounting and financial operations
Reconcile monthly management accounts and ensure the integrity of transactional processing
Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet controls
Handle payments, payroll and other related administrative tasks
The ideal candidate’s personality and qualifications…
Fully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a least 4 years post qualification experience in a high-growth environment
Strong communicator with strong presentation skills
Ability to wear many hats, particularly in the first 6 months whilst the team is built around you
Comfortable working within a startup environment that moves incredibly quickly
Comprehensive experience of complex financial modelling, planning, forecasting in line with the marketplace model
Experience leading and building the Finance function within a rapidly growing startup, understanding how to navigate the challenges of scaling from Seed to Series A, B and beyond
Bonus points:
Previous use of XERO
Experience within a marketplace environment
Experience or exposure to VC/PE backed businesses
What are the perks of working at this company?
Fast-paced team of smart, passionate, creative people
Relaxed working environment, surrounded by greenery
Pizza Fridays - and fruit bowls on tap
Weekly team drinks
Company away days and team experiences
Work From Home Wednesdays
Managing your own workload with plenty of freedom