Chief Financial Officer

Harper May is currently working with an innovative tech firm, crafting cutting-edge solutions to drive efficiency, scalability, and success in digital landscapes. My client is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead their team. The company has gone from strength to strength since inception and has a fantastic reputation for providing innovative solutions.

This role will report directly into the CEO and will serve as a key member of the senior management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare a corporate strategy and annual business plan to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible
• Liaise with Investors and be central to fundraising plans
• Manage the finance team efficiently and aid in development
• Work with the CEO & Board on the strategic vision including forecasting and cultivating stakeholder relationships
• Participating and developing new business opportunities for the group 
• Ensuring that adequate controls are installed and maintained 
• Provide the board with an operating budget and working closely to ensure pragmatic success 
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal activities for the organisation including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports 
• Monitor banking activities of the organisation 
• Oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections 
• Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings 

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA would be advantageous 
• Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions
• Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous experience of managing and developing staff
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment 
• Excellent Excel skills