Finance Director

Who we are:

We are Vet-AI, and we are delivering the pet care of the future. Our flagship app, Joii Pet Care was created to make pet care affordable and accessible for all pet owners. Through Joii, pet mums and dads can video call a vet 24/7, use an intelligent pet symptom checker (think NHS 111 but for pets), or seek preventative care through nurse clinics. And yes - it can all be done from the comfort of home - drastically reducing the need for in-person vet trips. 

Our mission:

1. To make pet care affordable and accessible for everyone. 
2. To improve the lives and wellbeing of everyone working within the veterinary industry. 

Quite simply, we want vet care to be available to everyone, and to ensure the people who are delivering it with us are as happy as they can be. We’re called Joii, after all. 

To  date,  over  £12m  has  been  raised  in  various  rounds of funding. The business is already trading successfully and has the full support of its financial and strategic investors, which include global leaders in  pet  healthcare.  There  will  be  further  funding  rounds  in  the  short  to  medium term to support the development of ground-breaking technology solutions for the benefit of animal welfare.

Our brand values:

Brave; 

• We are not afraid to disrupt the status quo. Championing what’s right for pets and standing confidently behind our purpose. Even when it’s challenged.
• We have the courage and confidence to tackle things that nobody has done before.
• We may face hurdles, adversity, and the fear of failure but we have the conviction to keep going.

Boundless; 

• We do not constrain ourselves to the expectations of traditional pet care; we’re young, bright and full of fresh ideas.
• We bring energy and pro-activity to everything we do. We’re problem solvers, with a ‘can do’ outlook.
• Our boundless attitude brings the joy.

Togetherness; 

• We share an ‘in-it-together’ mindset. We’re one team; we don’t leave anyone to face problems alone when we can help.
• We champion empathy and compassion; caring about what our customers and our colleagues are going through. Going above and beyond when they need us.
• We strive for constant collaboration, no matter where we are in the world

Role Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Finance Director to join our team at Vet-AI, a fast-paced technology start-up. 

As Finance Director you will be responsible for leading our financial strategy, managing the financial operation, running payroll, leading the small finance team, driving growth, and ensuring financial stability.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Director, the ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial markets, strategic financial planning, and operational finance. This role requires someone who can operate at both a strategic and detailed level, providing insightful analysis while managing day-to-day financial operations.

 This is a standalone role and you will report directly to the CEO.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Advise the executive team on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
• Support in negotiations of commercial contracts to demonstrate potential financial impact on the business.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Lead long-term financial planning and analysis, providing insightful recommendations.
• Produce budgets and financial projections of P&L, Balance sheets, Source & Use of Funds, KPIs – monthly.
• Report against the above budgets and projections – weekly, monthly, and annually; and provide insights into performance improvement.

Investment Management:

• Manage relationships with investors.
• Drive fundraising activities, including preparing investment materials and participating in investor presentations.
• Support business leaders in presentations to financial institutions and major commercial shareholders in general, and in funding rounds.

Operational Finance Management:

• Cash management – control of debtors, creditors, and stockholding levels.
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems
• Oversee payroll function

Team Leadership:

• Run a small finance and administration team
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring professional growth and effective succession planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Assist business leaders in understanding the cost and benefits of intangible spending and major marketing initiatives.
• Work closely with the company's external financial and legal advisors.
• Supporting online business team leaders with reports on operational efficiency and KPIs.
• Supporting product manager with data and negotiations on price, discounts, and margins.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant finance experience, desirable experience in investment banking.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets, financial planning, and analysis.
• Ambitious, impactful, self-starter
• Proven track record of leading financial strategy and operations in a high-growth environment.
• Looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, technology-driven business with significant potential for capital appreciation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Communication skills – able to present financial reports to both financial and non-financial stakeholders in easily understood terms
• Skilled in use of a range of accounting and information management applications and tools, and financial modeling and scenario exercises.
• Leadership and team management potential.
• Ideally, experience in a tech start-up / scale-up business.

What you’ll get:

We’re a startup transitioning to a scale-up, so if you like a slow pace we’re not the company for you. However, if you do like a supportive team, a fun culture, and the feeling of creating incredible work - you’ll fit right in Some of the perks you’ll get with us are:

Fully remote (UK

‍ Access to a co-working space budget (for non-clinicians)

Private Medical Insurance (for Part-time / Full-time employees)

Headspace Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Leave and fertility support

Enhanced company sick pay

‍ Contribution to professional development and professional membership budget

✈️33 days of paid holiday including the usual UK public bank holidays (pro rata)

Frequent remote and in-person social

⌚Flexible start and finish times  (for non-clinicians)

Free use of the platform

New starter home office setup contribution

Twice yearly Continuous Performance Management Reviews

General –

All Staff are required to:

• Familiarise themselves with the Company Policies and Procedures, held on the internal system, accessible by all staff at any time from the website. 
• Uphold the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the Company.
• Act at all times within the Company Rules, Policies, Procedures, and any other statutory requirements.
• Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to business improvement.
• Undertake training as required.
• Attend staff and team meetings as required.
• Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues, customers and visitors.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities and make sure that customer needs and business objectives are met.



Diversity and Inclusion

We’re building an inclusive and diverse team. We truly believe that surrounding ourselves with different opinions means that we’ll challenge our own assumptions instead of thinking we know the correct answer. We welcome applications from everyone and will foster an encouraging and caring workplace. If you aren’t sure if you qualify, send us your CV anyway. We’ll take the time to look over your application and give you feedback.