Head of Finance

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cherry Ventures Full time

Job Summary:

Cherry Ventures is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance to lead our finance function as we scale rapidly. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance, including accounting, financial reporting, systems, budgeting & forecasting, tax planning, and M&A integration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of finance, including accounting, financial reporting, systems, budgeting & forecasting, tax planning, and M&A integration.
  • Partner with leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that drive growth and profitability.
  • Implement best practices and financial processes to ensure smooth operations and support future acquisitions.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial data and reporting.
  • Lead and mentor finance leaders across the group, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Implement robust reporting structures and finance systems for internal monitoring and external investor reporting.
  • Manage internal legal/tax/audit compliance for the holding entity.
  • Develop and maintain overall operating, and financing model forecasts, including P&L, cash flow and balance sheets (consolidated and individual companies with a 5-year outlook).
  • Oversee and assist with financial due diligence for investments, liaising with legal on deal structures and maximizing value generation.
  • Select and collaborate with a group auditor to prepare accurate group accounts and implement systems/controls for a future IPO.
  • Develop group accounting policies to standardise internal reporting of recurring revenue, ARR, EBITDA etc.
  • Liaise with portfolio management and finance teams to prepare annual budgets, forecasts and for reporting.
  • Collaborate with Group Head of Technology on internal data storage and record keeping, creating one source of truth for key financial documentation and information.

Requirements:

  • 7-15 years of experience in a fast-paced finance role, ideally within a software group, or professional services.
  • Strong accounting & financial reporting with deep understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and financial performance analysis.
  • Proven track record of implementing financial systems and processes.
  • Experience with M&A integration and sophisticated financing sources is a plus.
  • B2B SaaS software experience is a plus.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and equity package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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