Finance Director | Hyper-Growth SaaS Start-up | Berlin
Finance Director | Hyper-Growth SaaS Start-Up | Berlin (Travel to London)
Harmonic’s delighted to be working exclusively with one of the UK’s fastest scaling technology companies to find them a VP of Finance.
The Client
Our client is a B2B SaaS business and has successfully carved out a niche within their subsector. Within a relatively short space of time they have earned a fantastic reputation in the UK start-up/scale-up community. They have a fantastic footing to be able to expand and grow to become one of Europe’s leading SaaS players. They have already grown to circa £20-25m ARR within a relatively short amount of time and have also received significant fundraising from exceptional investors. You will be working with an exciting leadership team with a track record in scaling some of the world’s most renowned and successful scale-up businesses.
The Role
As the first finance hire you will be tasked with building the finance function from the ground up. Currently, all things finance are outsourced and you will be expected to be hands-on in building the function, while also having the opportunity to work closely with the founding team on growth strategies. As one of the first hires for the business, this is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside two of the industry's brightest minds and be part of one of Europe’s fastest growing businesses.
Responsibilities:
* Establish and lead the finance function: Build and scale the in-house finance team and infrastructure from the ground up.
* Transition from outsourced accounting: Oversee the shift from outsourced accounting to an in-house function, ensuring smooth integration.
* Develop reporting structures and controls: Design standard financial reporting formats and implement robust internal controls and policies.
* Implement budgeting and forecasting: Develop and lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
* Track and report key financial metrics: Establish and monitor KPIs like ARR, Churn and revenue unification to support strategic growth.
* Collaborate on growth strategies: Work closely with the founding team to provide financial insight and guidance on business growth initiatives.
* Manage cash flow and liquidity: Ensure effective cash flow management and financial liquidity for operations and growth.
* Lead and mentor the finance team: Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability.
* Prepare investor and board reports: Develop and present financial reports for stakeholders, including variance analysis and strategic recommendations.
What we need to see (Essential experience):
* 6+ years of experience in a finance role with 2+ years in a leadership position.
* Experience working in a start-up/high-growth environment.
* Flexibility to lead in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Willingness to be hands-on.
* A confident critical thinker who can jump into different problems and come up with both tactical and strategic recommendations.
What we would like to see (Bonus experience):
* International Group Consolidation experience.
* Experience of setting up finance processes in a start-up/high growth environment.
* Debt financing experience.
* Big-4 trained.
Location: Berlin with travel to London
If this is something of interest, please apply online or get in touch at Thomas.bryant@harmonicfinance.com
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Technology, Information and Media, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Software Development
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