Head of FP&A- SaaS

Vortexa
London
1 year ago
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Vortexa is a fast-growing international technology business founded to solve the immense information gap that exists in the energy industry. By using massive amounts of new satellite data and pioneering work in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Vortexa creates an unprecedented view of global energy flows in real-time, bringing transparency and efficiency to the energy markets and helping society.

Having secured over $60mil in funding, we are embarking on a period of rapid growth.

The role

We are looking to recruit a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to support the Chief Financial Officer, the wider finance function and leadership team. The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly commercial finance professional with a proven track record working in a fast paced, high growth business.  Key to success will be a desire to challenge, drive improvements to reporting and accuracy, forecasting and budgeting and play a critical role in financial strategy and decision-making processes to support the company's growth objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and budgets to provide insights into the company's financial performance and future outlook.
  • Strategic Decision Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and analysis for strategic initiatives, investment opportunities, and business decisions.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor key financial and operational metrics, analyse variances, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize performance and drive profitability.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management, the Board, investors, and other stakeholders.
  • Business Partnering: Partner with department heads and business leaders to understand their financial needs, provide insightful analysis, and support decision-making.
  • Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address potential issues.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve financial planning processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
  • M&A – support any M&A activity the company may undertake in executing its strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, including in a SaaS environment.
  • Experience of working in a VC-backed business preferable.
  • Professional certification such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations.
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

  • A vibrant, diverse company pushing ourselves and the technology to deliver beyond the cutting edge
  • A team of motivated characters and top minds striving to be the best at what we do at all times
  • Constantly learning and exploring new tools and technologies
  • Acting as company owners (all Vortexa staff have equity options)– in a business-savvy and responsible way
  • Motivated by being collaborative, working and achieving together
  • A flexible working policy- accommodating both remote & home working, with regular staff events
  • Private Health Insurance offered via Vitality to help you look after your physical health
  • Global Volunteering Policy to help you ‘do good’ and feel better

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