Chief Financial Officer

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Up Learn Full time

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a pivotal role within the executive leadership team, tasked with directing and managing the comprehensive finance operations of the organization. This position demands a strategic and analytical leader capable of independently steering financial initiatives, overseeing critical financial functions, and providing actionable insights that align with the company's growth ambitions. The CFO will possess a high level of proficiency, facilitating the swift and effective execution of essential financial projects while assuming advanced financial responsibilities, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, stakeholder engagement, and funding strategies, in addition to managing the core financial operations of the company.

About Up Learn

Up Learn is dedicated to creating the most effective educational experiences globally by integrating cognitive science, instructional methodologies, and artificial intelligence.

Our mission is to democratize access to high-quality learning experiences for students everywhere.

We began with A Levels and have developed courses that are:

  1. Effective: 97% of students completing Up Learn courses achieve an A*/A, even from lower starting grades.
  2. Engaging: Over 2.8 million hours of learning have been logged on Up Learn, and this number continues to grow.
  3. Scalable: Tens of thousands of students utilize Up Learn today, either independently or through partnerships with over 300 schools, universities, and charities.

With rapid growth and backing from investors who share our vision, including prominent venture capital firms and philanthropic entities, Up Learn is committed to social impact—providing full scholarships to students in need for every paying student.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership:

  • Oversee the entire finance function, ensuring alignment of financial strategies with the long-term vision of the organization, while promoting both strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
  • Deliver financial insights and strategic recommendations to the CEO and leadership team.
  • Utilize extensive experience in financial leadership to guide the company's financial trajectory with minimal oversight from the CEO, ensuring proactive financial management and planning.
  • Provide financial modeling and insights to facilitate strategic decision-making, including the assessment of financial implications for product enhancements and strategic initiatives.
  • Enhance revenue and profitability by leading cross-functional teams to optimize spending and hold departments accountable for their financial targets.
  • Manage key financial KPIs, identifying and tracking metrics essential to the company's success.

Revenue and Cost Forecasting:

  • Assume responsibility for revenue forecasting, improving accuracy to avert financial shortfalls.
  • Refine cost forecasting processes to ensure alignment with the company's financial goals.
  • Implement accrual-based revenue and cost reporting for forward-looking forecasts, ensuring financial reports accurately reflect the company's financial health.

Advanced Financial Modeling and Analysis:

  • Develop sophisticated financial models that cater to both B2B SaaS and B2C business aspects.
  • Lead initiatives to accurately assess and optimize gross profit margins across various products and markets, while evaluating ROI for both revenue-generating and non-revenue-generating initiatives.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify expansion opportunities, providing data-driven recommendations to the leadership team.

Efficient Execution of Finance Projects:

  • Take charge of key finance projects, ensuring timely and effective completion based on prior experience.

Investor Relations & Fundraising:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing investors, delivering accurate and timely financial updates.
  • Establish connections with investors, banks, and financial institutions to proactively secure funding options and support the company's financial health.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

  • Ensure the seamless execution of core financial operations, including the timely preparation of financial statements and compliance with relevant financial standards.

Team Development & Leadership:

  • Develop and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Identify skill gaps within the team and provide necessary training and development opportunities.

Proactive Problem-Solving:

  • Identify financial issues proactively, setting goals and driving initiatives to address potential challenges.
  • Implement processes that enhance financial transparency and decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated multi-year experience in a senior finance leadership role within a rapidly growing organization.
  • Strong financial acumen with a comprehensive understanding of revenue forecasting and financial planning.
  • Expert-level financial modeling skills are essential.
  • Ability to manage complex financial challenges autonomously.
  • Experience in investor relations and financing strategies is advantageous.
  • Proven track record of delivering results within specified timelines.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions independently.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a low error rate in financial activities.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive attitude.
  • Ability to interact cross-functionally and understand diverse departmental needs.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor finance teams.

Additional Information

  • Comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Passionate about learning and growth.
  • High standards for performance and results.
  • Resilient and mentally tough.
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.

At Up Learn, we are committed to building inclusive teams and celebrating diversity. We adhere to the guidelines of the Equality Act in all recruitment and employment practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Employer-matched pension contributions.
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
  • Generous paid holiday allowance.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development.

Our core values emphasize continuous learning, excellence, rational thinking, resourcefulness, and compassion.

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