Finance Manager (Start-up)

Our client is a well-funded Technology firm, with a vibrant culture seeking a VP/ Finance Manager (Reporting to CFO) to help scale & build accounting and finance function

Ideal candidate will be tasked with leading strategic planning and financial operations (budgeting planning & analysis), working directly with CFO and Senior Leadership Team with regards to all strategic decision making. Client is seeking a big picture individual who is solutions oriented and can execute improving efficiencies of financial process.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the companies financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, auditing and financial operations
• Uphold upward management of deadlines and tasks with the CEO for execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Generate Pro Forma Financials to support business planning and decision-making.
• Fully develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
• Analyze information, forecasts revenue against expenses, and creates an annual budget and capital plans.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to achieve the Company’s short- and long-term business objectives and deliver the highest quality and service to our customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Sales, Operations, Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Human Resources on various initiatives impacting the financial reporting of the company including all financial metrics and KPI’s
• Develop and drive necessary financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, and play a leading role in directing change initiatives and process improvements
• Create executive presentations of financial results for review with senior executives
• Identify risks, implement controls, and maintain proper process documentations
• Provide support for other ad hoc analyses and projects as needed

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is a must, CPA preferred not required
• 6+ years of applicable professional experience
• Investment Banking/Management Consulting experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead, promote and inspire change while creating followership and inspiring teams
• Proven track record of success in business development, strategy, and leadership.
• Passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence
• Superior communication skills - ability to synthesize and structure complex information and deliver it clearly with the right level of detail depending on the audience
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment to achieve outcomes without direct responsibility through strong story telling & quantitative and qualitative evidence