Finance Lead

Finance Lead - Robotics Start-up

Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a groundbreaking robotics start-up? As a Finance Lead, do you want to drive financial success while supporting revolutionary technological advancements? Join a pioneering team that's building the future of human-machine collaboration. We are developing advanced, commercially scalable robots that will transform industries, taking on monotonous, hazardous tasks and empowering people to focus on more meaningful and creative work.

As the Finance Lead, reporting into the Operations Director, you'll be at the heart of our financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and guiding the company through its next phase of innovation.

In this role, you will:

1. Lead the development and execution of financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, to support strategic decision-making.
2. Oversee financial reporting and analysis, providing key insights to management through detailed income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
3. Manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring smooth financial operations while optimizing working capital and cash reserves.
4. Implement robust financial controls and compliance procedures, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and regulatory adherence in all financial operations.
5. Identify and mitigate financial risks, developing strategies to safeguard the company's financial health.
6. Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocation decisions to maximize returns and enhance shareholder value.
7. Lead tax planning and compliance efforts, optimizing the company's tax strategy and ensuring full compliance with regulations.
8. Support executive decision-making with financial analysis, assessing strategic initiatives, investment opportunities, and resource allocation to drive the company's growth objectives.

What you bring:

1. ACCA certification (open to other certifications such as CIMA or CPA) and experience in managing finance teams in hardware-centric businesses like automotive, robotics, logistics, or manufacturing.
2. Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling particularly in start-up or high-growth environments.
3. Strong analytical skills, with a track record of preparing and analyzing financial reports to provide actionable insights.
4. Expertise in cash flow management, ensuring adequate liquidity while optimizing working capital.
5. In-depth knowledge of financial controls and compliance, with experience implementing internal controls to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
6. Familiarity with financial risk management strategies, including identifying and mitigating risks to protect company assets.
7. Experience evaluating investment opportunities, with a focus on optimizing returns and enhancing value.
8. Knowledge of tax planning and compliance, with experience in tax optimization and regulatory adherence.
9. Strong business acumen, with the ability to provide strategic financial analysis and support to executive leadership.

What's in it for you:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Flexible working hours in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.
3. This is a rare opportunity to be at the financial helm of a company leading the charge in cutting-edge AI and robotics technology, where your strategic insights will directly impact the future of human-machine collaboration.

Offices in London, hybrid working policy.

Eager to drive the financial vision of a company set to revolutionize the way we work and live? Apply now for immediate consideration and be part of the next wave of innovation!