Chief Financial Officer

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom We Do Group Full time
Position Overview

Chief Financial Officer

£150,000 – £190,000 + Outstanding benefits & Equity options.

We are in search of a top-tier, driven, and exceptionally skilled financial executive.

We Do Group is pleased to conduct a specialized and exclusive search for a new Chief Financial Officer for a dynamic and rapidly expanding FinTech organization.

This pivotal role in finance will encompass complete accountability for all financial operations, strategic planning, risk management, and commercial decision-making.

Our client is a venture-backed enterprise with a turnover under £50m, poised for significant growth. They embody the characteristics of a scale-up with an innovative approach.

This organization has a definitive strategy aimed at achieving a successful exit in the near future, and this appointment will be vital to that objective.

They boast a highly entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and inventive board, supported by reputable and influential investors.

We seek an accomplished Chief Financial Officer with a proven history of fostering commercial expansion. What strategies have you employed to scale a business?

Ideally, we are looking for an individual who can seamlessly integrate and exemplify best practices in finance.

We require a proactive financial leader who meets the following criteria:

  • Qualified Accountant with first-time passes and an exceptional academic record.
  • A stable and progressive career trajectory.
  • A commercial and strategic perspective.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic partner to the board, senior leadership, and investors.
  • Establish, develop, and oversee a high-performing finance department.
  • Manage debt financing initiatives.
  • Lead fundraising efforts.
  • Oversee all critical external partnerships – including audit, legal, banking, and investor relations.
  • Act as a visible partner to key clients.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and legal accounting obligations.
  • Drive a top-tier Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Management Information (MI) function.
  • Supervise all processes, controls, IT, and systems capabilities.
  • Implement frameworks to manage and mitigate organizational risks.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with board expectations.
  • Exhibit strong leadership qualities and effective communication skills.
  • Oversee budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities.
  • Manage all Tax and Treasury strategies.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive board reports and monthly management accounts.
  • Handle investor relations and funding strategies.
  • Oversee leasing accounting in accordance with IFRS16.
  • Manage organizational risk.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a distinguished financial leader (CFO) with a successful track record in scaling and growing businesses.

It is essential that candidates meet the following criteria:

  • Qualified Accountant with a robust academic foundation.
  • Hands-on experience in managing and developing a finance function.
  • A commercial and strategic mindset.
  • A history of a progressive and stable career.

Compensation & Benefits

£150,000 – £190,000 + Outstanding benefits & Equity options.



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