VP Finance

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Gorilla Full time

Climate change is changing the world faster than ever before. Utilities will play a crucial role in the transformation of our society to fight climate change and become carbon-neutral, while at the same time making sure people and businesses can continue to use energy supply like they've been used to for so many years.
At Gorilla, we're determined to not stay aside, but to make a real impact on the utility industry by providing data services that allow utilities to play the role they need to play in the quest for a net-zero society. By building something that solves a real problem, and by being the best at what we do.
As our VP Finance you will be playing a pivotal role in leading Gorilla’s Finance, IT, Legal, and Compliance functions, ensuring the organisation's financial health and operational integrity as it scales from 6 to 25 million recurring revenue globally within three years. This role is pivotal in driving financial planning, securing investments, managing investor relations, overseeing cash management, and ensuring legal and IT systems support the company’s rapid growth and international expansion.
Build and lead a high-performing finance team
~ Assemble and mentor a finance team with expertise in SaaS financial models, FP&A, fundraising, investor relations, controlling, accounting and cash management, capable of supporting Gorilla's international growth and operational demands.

Develop and execute a robust financial strategy
~ Craft and implement a financial strategy that supports the combined SaaS and Services business model, including managing subscription & services revenue, CAC, burn ratio, market sizing & new market/product investments. Set clear financial and revenue targets and leading KPIs to monitor the company’s performance.

Optimise financial planning & analysis & manage cash efficiently

Ensure financial planning, reforecasting and efficient currency & cash flow management. Implement processes and systems that enhance financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
Encourage collaboration between the finance team and the go-to-market, product and customer teams in a business partnering approach, ensuring that financial and operational strategies support the broader business objectives and drive Gorilla’s success.
Communicate SaaS-specific metrics and targets that highlight the company's growth potential and financial health.

Ensure financial compliance
~ Guarantee compliance with international financial regulations, including US GAAP but also BE GAAP and various other subsidiaries, IFRS, consolidation of global companies and international tax regulations.

Oversee IT, security and legal functions
~ Oversee the IT infrastructure to support company operations, and oversee a team that manages legal, security and compliance risks as the company grows and enters new markets.


SaaS and international financial expertise: Profound understanding of SaaS business metrics, financial models, and the economic drivers behind successful SaaS businesses.
Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop strategies that support the company’s growth and the unique challenges of the SaaS and services model.
Demonstrated success in leading finance teams in high-growth SaaS companies, fostering talent development, and promoting a culture of excellence.
Skilled in communicating the value and potential of a SaaS business to investors and internal stakeholders, using key metrics and financial data.
Innovation in Financial Operations: Experience in leveraging technology to optimize financial processes, improve efficiency, and provide actionable insights into SaaS business performance.
Adaptability and Vision: Flexibility to adapt financial and operational strategies in a rapidly evolving SaaS market, with a clear vision for sustaining growth and competitiveness.
cultural keywords that fit Gorilla and our VP Finance: vulnerability and focus on growth, open to criticism and new ideas, low ego, ownership, proactivity, teamwork and servant leadership, honesty, integrity, work ethic, and high standards.
For this role, we expect on-site availability for a minimum of 2 days per week in our Antwerp HQ or London office.
You’ll be able to join a team from wherever you’d like to work – equipped with the best technology for remote work. We’ll provide access to an office space near you whenever you like, as well as frequent travels to meet your colleagues in person, making sure you’ll never feel lonely.
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