- Leadership and responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations and strategy of the business including but not limited to cash flow management, financial & management reporting, supplier management, tax and payroll.
- Ownership of the general ledger, ensuring that all entries are complete and accurate, and made in a timely manner.
- Working on the commercial viability of new product development and developing pricing strategies to maximise customer lifetime value.
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Working alongside the CEO and external advisors to provide financial insights that contribute towards key business decisions and provide recommendations to enhance financial performance.
- Working closely with team members. For example with Marketing to help drive, measure and improve incremental contribution profit. And Operations on opportunities for cost savings and cash flow improvements.
- Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, providing accurate financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers. This will include taking responsibility for our financial modeling and any sensitivity analysis.
- Implement and improve internal financial systems, controls and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
- Monitor cash flow and predict future trends.
- Opportunity to build and lead a team as the business grows.
- Likely a Financial Controller or Manager with strong leadership skills who is looking to take the next step up or you may be a current Head of Finance looking for a role at a fast-growing venture-backed company
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Strong management accounting experience with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience working in an FMCG omnichannel business is preferable
- Proven leadership & management experience
- Experience with creating financial statements and general ledger functions.
- Strong understanding of financial software and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP).
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Strong excel modeling skills
Head of Finance - Greater London, United Kingdom - Fussy
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Job Description
Fussy are on a mission to banish single-use plastic from the bathroom, with simple, effective and convenient personal care products that are backed by science not buzzwords. After launching just two years ago we are now the highest rated natural deodorant in the UK and have welcomed over 400,000 armpits to our mission.
Backed by some of the UK's top venture funds we have exciting plans ahead and are now looking for a talented individual to join the team as the Head of Finance. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping us through our next phase of growth, championing finance as a strategic function to improve business performance.
The chosen candidate will work directly with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in what is an important role for the business with great career progression opportunities.
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Term: Permanent
Days/Week: 5 days per week (2 days in the office) and flex time
Holiday: 25 plus holiday, training days, mental health and charity days, flexible working