Part time Finance Director – CPG startup

3 days p/w – (1 day p/w in City of London office)

£130/150k (pro rata) + options

Talentedge are proud to be partnering with an early-stage, hyper-growth omnichannel CGP (consumer packed goods) startup on their #1 finance position.

The business will close this year with £11m+ revenues (£6m last year) and are forecasting £20m next. Their US business is thriving with their products being sold in major outlets, continuing on from their already-live UK partnerships with Tier 1 retailers and brands.

It’s fair to say that we know the business well having placed their 1st permanent finance hire (Financial Controller) into the business who is currently excelling at leading the day-to-day function.

Working with closely with incredibly passionate co-founders as well as a hugely impressive leadership team (including a superstar COO), Board and advisors, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business who are making big waves across their field and are fast becoming the market leaders owing to their unique & custom created products.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function
• Turn data generated into meaningful insights to drive business decision making
• Partner the Co-Founders and COO on monitoring and executing the Business Plan; driving growth and performance of the business
• Lead on company FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering and KPI analysis
• Drive business expansion, both in terms of geographical remit, new product launches and partnership management
• Manage relationships with Investors and drive future fundraising activities
• Own cash and working capital management. Manage the treasury requirements of the business, including foreign exchange
• Continue to evolve robust financial systems and controls, taking responsibility for risk and finance policies; multi-jurisdiction tax analysis, planning and structuring
• Regularly initiate full operational review to improve order fulfilment performance
• Develop tracking methods for all costs, in particular production-related ones

Profile:

• Qualified accountant
• Experience of working within a high growth FMCG / FMG / CPG startup with an excellent understanding of the key market drivers and potential issues
• A proven Finance Director / CFO with a demonstrable track record of scaling a hyper-growth business
• Significant fundraising experience
• US experience is advantageous (however if not then definitely multi-national)
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel
• An articulate and inquisitive business partner who equally loves rolling their sleeves up & getting their hands dirty
• Experience with Xero & Unleashed

This is an opportunity not to be missed, so please get in touch ASAP if you have the required experience.