Job Description:




Job brief



Our CFO Advisory team is urgently looking to hire a fractional CFO to support our Fintech client, 3 Days a week, a brief outline of the requirements are outlined below.




Responsibilities

• Oversee functions involved in the purchase, pricing, investments, debt management, and accounts payable and receivable


• Provide leadership and guidance to all functional teams within their remit


• Provide strategic and tactical recommendations to the CEOs and members of the executive team on growth, cost optimisation, capability development


• Assist in building out financial forecasts and preparation of budgets


• Oversee the preparation of Month-end, Quarter-end and Year-end financial reports


• Assist the executive team with long-term financial and business planning


• Understand and influence the adoption of automation and intelligent systems for business intelligence, financial management, and growth


• Establish and maintain good relationships with all key stakeholders including landowners, community associations, employees, suppliers, customers, regulators, and investors


• Track cash flow and analyze our client's financial weaknesses and strength, whilst proposing corrective actions


• Lead and motivate staff to achieve organisational objectives


• Mentor and inspire employees to strongly align and deliver to the vision and operating plan


• Collaborate with the board to establish policies and procedures that promote and improve our client's vision, culture, and compliance to legal and ethical practices


• Work closely with the CEO and other stakeholders to raise capital for our client and carry out other business-expanding strategies


• Own and execute special projects assigned by the CEO and/or our Client's Board

• Proven experience as CFO or similar leadership role within a fast-paced Fintech environment.


• Commercially astute professional who leads from the front, works well with non-finance teams, and has a strong knowledge of financial management principles, regulations, and best practices.


• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a finance team in a fast-paced commercial environment.


• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies that drive business growth and improve profitability.


• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.


• Strong financial acumen, including financial strategy development, governance, and risk management.


• A strategic mindset with the ability to align financial strategies with business objectives.


• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred.