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Finance Director

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    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You possess an accounting background with experience as CFO or Finance Director. You have a UK working permit and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A background in media and conferences is preferred. Join our entrepreneurial team today!
  • You will oversee financial planning, budgeting, cash flow updates, cost optimization, loans, working capital, HR finance, and support sales & operations teams at the Insurtech Insights company.

Requirements

  • You possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency. You have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what you do. You take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments. Moreover, you’re humble and you share our passion for building and executing new businesses. Furthermore, we expect that you have:
  • Accounting background. Ideally, more than two years of experience from a Big Four firm.
  • Experience as CFO, Head of Finance or Finance Director from a small or medium-sized business.
  • UK working permit.
  • Media and Conferences industry background preferred but not mandatory.
  • Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about finance? If so, you might be our Finance Director.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual budgets for effective financial planning.
  • Provide weekly updates on cash flow.
  • Conduct monthly P&L and cash updates for comprehensive financial insights.
  • Evaluate and implement cost optimisation programs.
  • Review intercompany and external loans to ensure optimal financial health.
  • Lead the Working Capital responsibilities.
  • Manage the Human Resources Financial Planning responsibilities.
  • Offer support to sales and operations teams.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Finance Director?

The responsibilities of the Finance Director include preparing annual budgets, providing cash flow updates, conducting financial analyses, implementing cost optimization programs, managing working capital, overseeing HR financial planning, and supporting sales and operations teams.

What qualifications are required for the Finance Director role?

The ideal candidate for the Finance Director role should have an accounting background, preferably with more than two years of experience from a Big Four firm. Experience as a CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director in a small or medium-sized business is also necessary. Additionally, a UK working permit is required, and a background in the media and conferences industry is preferred but not mandatory.

What growth opportunities are available for the Finance Director?

As the Finance Director, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced start-up environment and be a key player in building one of the company's portfolio companies. You will work closely with the CEO, report to investors, and participate in board meetings. There is unlimited growth potential within the company, with a track record of promoting internally.

Insurtech Insights | Hosting 13,000 Executives, Entrepreneurs and Investors a year

Finance
Industry
11-50
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Insurtech Insights is a global ecosystem aiming to connect industry leaders and decision makers with innovative startups who are challenging the insurance market, in order to create mutual business opportunities and accelerate growth. Our vision is to foster debate around the most innovative technology topics impacting the Insurance industry today.