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Chief Financial Officer - Stealth Venture

Employer
Bcg Digital Ventures
Location
Lambeth, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 21, 2019

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Job Role
CFO
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
About the VentureWe are excited to launch our newest Stealth Venture - a thriving community and marketplace where industries, technologies and professional services come together to innovate in new ways. We help organisations leverage the proven solutions of others to solve their own business problems, reducing duplicate effort and inspiring new approaches to innovation. Our platform hosts a variety of proprietary solutions and curated content from leading industry players, startups, vendors and universities. We aim to inspire and foster collaboration between a community of innovators both online through our platform, and offline through events and relationships.The Venture is being built by BCG Digital Ventures ("BCGDV") and is backed by leading industrial players across the world. The business is due to launch in early 2020, and will be based in London, UK with some international travel.What will the role involve?We are now seeking an entrepreneurial CFO and co-founder to complete our management team. You are responsible for building our financial organisation from the ground up and will have the expertise to design scalable financial systems and manage all company financials as we launch globally.You will work closely with the CEO and lead every aspect of the company's finances, including raising finance, strategic planning, financing of operations, investor relations, designing and managing digital solution/ IP related deals.As The Chief Financial Officer You WillEstablish and lead the Finance function, from financial reporting, internal systems and controls to the provision of management information, compliance and responsibility for budgeting, and overseeing book-keeping and auditOwn the financial and operational KPIs of the company, including forecast and cash-flow, financial modelling and forecasting P&LOwn the legal aspects of the company, overseeing all compliance aspect of the operationsBuild reporting and board meeting decks, providing regular updates to the Board and InvestorsOversee all financial reporting and tracking against the planned business caseSupport the CEO on potential fundraising requirementsEffectively manage currency riskWork closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop the financial strategy of our venture, including fund-raising and M&A activityBe responsible for all office operations, with a dedicated team of office managersDesired Expertise & ExperiencePrevious experience as a Head of Finance within a start-up/high growth environmentExtensive experience with commercial and financial analysis, accounting, information systems, internal financial controls, revenue recognition and financial modellingThe ability to manage relationships at a Senior level, whilst being very 'hands on' in the early stages of the ventureExperience of fundraising and building relations within the investment and commercial banking communitiesIn-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practicesExcellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methodsProficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software experience with statistics, data analysis, and heavy-duty ExcelAn analytical mind, coupled with strong intellectual curiosityQualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/CPA or equivalent) with BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus

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