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

Requirements

• 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.