Company Description
UNLEASH.ai is the go-to community for Human Resources and marketplace for breakthrough technologies that shape the Future of Work. UNLEASH is the essential source of news, analysis, and market trends that inspire and empower organizational leaders worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States.
Our Mission
To be the world's most loved and influential HR community and marketplace.
Our Vision
Together, we shape the future of work, so people live better lives today.
Job Description
Job Overview: As the CFO, you will take responsibility for managing the financial operations of our UK and Hungarian entities, ensuring robust financial performance and compliance with local regulations. You will oversee all aspects of financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while using key platforms to optimise workflows and financial management processes. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with key stakeholders to align financial strategies with the company's business objectives, including long-term growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership: Define and execute the financial vision for our UK and Hungarian entities, aligning with long-term business objectives and growth targets. Drive the financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to provide actionable insights to the leadership team. Ensure readiness for potential investor relations, including due diligence, valuation optimization, and external stakeholder communications. Digital Transformation: The CFO will play a key role in driving digital and operational transformation. Operational Excellence: Implement best-in-class financial systems and processes to streamline operations and enhance accuracy across regions. Managing year end and Interim UK Audit. Risk Management:
Develop and implement risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks across both regions. Establish strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce financial exposure, particularly in the UK and Hungary. Advise the leadership team on financial risks and help implement strategies to mitigate potential issues. Stakeholder Communication:
Act as the key financial liaison for both internal and external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial partners. Provide regular financial insights and updates to the CEO and leadership team, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and business goals. Alignment with Company Objectives:
Align financial operations with the broader company goals, such as growth, scalability, and investor relations. Ensure that financial decisions and strategies support the company's expansion plans and strategic initiatives across both regions. Provide insights into how the business can optimise revenue, streamline costs, and improve financial efficiencies. Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications:
Extensive experience leading financial operations. Strong background in managing financial operations in the events, media, or tech industries, particularly across international markets (UK preferred but candidates with adjacent industry experience will also be considered). In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and experience managing multi-region financial accounts. Expertise in managing P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting in high-growth companies. Advanced degree (MBA, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred. Additional Information
What We Offer in Return:
Private Medical Insurance: We've got your health covered. Up to 3 Volunteer Days Annually: Support causes you care about while giving back to society. Work from Anywhere: Embrace flexibility in how and where you work. Access to World-Class Influencers: Collaborate with pioneers and leaders shaping the global HR landscape. Event Access: Enjoy 2 annual tickets to the Greatest HR Shows on Earth (Las Vegas and Paris!). Paid Sick Leave: Your wellbeing matters. Compassionate Leave: Up to 10 days off if you lose a loved one. Enhanced Maternity Pay: 6 months of enhanced maternity leave support. Life Assurance Scheme: Providing financial peace of mind with 4x your annual salary. Employee Referral Scheme: Help grow the team and earn rewards. Long Service Award: Celebrate your dedication and commitment. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UNLEASH, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at UNLEASH. #J-18808-Ljbffr
UNLEASH.ai is the go-to community for Human Resources and marketplace for breakthrough technologies that shape the Future of Work. UNLEASH is the essential source of news, analysis, and market trends that inspire and empower organizational leaders worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States.
Our Mission
To be the world's most loved and influential HR community and marketplace.
Our Vision
Together, we shape the future of work, so people live better lives today.
Job Description
Job Overview: As the CFO, you will take responsibility for managing the financial operations of our UK and Hungarian entities, ensuring robust financial performance and compliance with local regulations. You will oversee all aspects of financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while using key platforms to optimise workflows and financial management processes. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with key stakeholders to align financial strategies with the company's business objectives, including long-term growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership: Define and execute the financial vision for our UK and Hungarian entities, aligning with long-term business objectives and growth targets. Drive the financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to provide actionable insights to the leadership team. Ensure readiness for potential investor relations, including due diligence, valuation optimization, and external stakeholder communications. Digital Transformation: The CFO will play a key role in driving digital and operational transformation. Operational Excellence: Implement best-in-class financial systems and processes to streamline operations and enhance accuracy across regions. Managing year end and Interim UK Audit. Risk Management:
Develop and implement risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks across both regions. Establish strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce financial exposure, particularly in the UK and Hungary. Advise the leadership team on financial risks and help implement strategies to mitigate potential issues. Stakeholder Communication:
Act as the key financial liaison for both internal and external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial partners. Provide regular financial insights and updates to the CEO and leadership team, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and business goals. Alignment with Company Objectives:
Align financial operations with the broader company goals, such as growth, scalability, and investor relations. Ensure that financial decisions and strategies support the company's expansion plans and strategic initiatives across both regions. Provide insights into how the business can optimise revenue, streamline costs, and improve financial efficiencies. Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications:
Extensive experience leading financial operations. Strong background in managing financial operations in the events, media, or tech industries, particularly across international markets (UK preferred but candidates with adjacent industry experience will also be considered). In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and experience managing multi-region financial accounts. Expertise in managing P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting in high-growth companies. Advanced degree (MBA, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred. Additional Information
What We Offer in Return:
Private Medical Insurance: We've got your health covered. Up to 3 Volunteer Days Annually: Support causes you care about while giving back to society. Work from Anywhere: Embrace flexibility in how and where you work. Access to World-Class Influencers: Collaborate with pioneers and leaders shaping the global HR landscape. Event Access: Enjoy 2 annual tickets to the Greatest HR Shows on Earth (Las Vegas and Paris!). Paid Sick Leave: Your wellbeing matters. Compassionate Leave: Up to 10 days off if you lose a loved one. Enhanced Maternity Pay: 6 months of enhanced maternity leave support. Life Assurance Scheme: Providing financial peace of mind with 4x your annual salary. Employee Referral Scheme: Help grow the team and earn rewards. Long Service Award: Celebrate your dedication and commitment. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UNLEASH, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at UNLEASH. #J-18808-Ljbffr
