Why this role stands out
Step into a leadership role where you'll drive financial strategy for a growing HR tech company, gaining immense operational experience and direct exposure to investors and leadership. This position is ideal for a motivated finance professional eager for substantial career growth and the chance to make a tangible impact within an entrepreneurial team. Apply today to take ownership of finances and accelerate your development.
Quick overview
Job description
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about finance? If so, you might be our Head of Finance.
About us
HRtechX is part of United Media (https://www.united-media.com/) which focuses on building large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, etc.
What we offer you
As our Head of Finance you get the unique opportunity to be a key player in building one of our portfolio companies. By providing you with the ownership of our finances, we want to constantly push you out of your comfort zone. You’ll be working out of our HQ in London and to ensure a never ending growth curve, we provide you with:
- An opportunity for getting operational experience in a start-up or scale-up where both your work and the results are highly tangible and matters to the business.
- A chance to work closely together with one of our CEO’s on our finances and budgets as well as report to investors on a monthly basis and participate in board meetings.
- Unlimited growth potential in our company - we strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally.
Your responsibilities
Your responsibilities will vary; however, some of them will be to:
- Prepare annual budgets for effective financial planning.
- Provide weekly updates on cash flow.
- Conduct monthly P&L and cash updates for comprehensive financial insights.
- Evaluate and implement cost optimisation programs.
- Review intercompany and external loans to ensure optimal financial health.
- Offer support to sales and operations teams.
- Lead the Working Capital responsibilities.
- Manage the Human Resources Financial Planning responsibilities.
- Offer support to sales and operations teams.
What we expect from you
You possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency. You have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what you do. You take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments. Moreover, you’re humble and you share our passion for building and executing new businesses. Furthermore, we expect that you have:
- Accounting background. Ideally, more than two years of experience from a Big Four firm.
- Experience as CFO, Head of finance or Finance Director from a small or medium-sized business.
- UK working permit.
- Media and Conferences industry background preferred but not mandatory.
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