Head of Finance

Why Collctiv? 

A chance to step up

Are you ready to make a significant impact, where your contributions can truly shape our future? Here’s the chance to join a fast-growth, scale-up team where literally anything is possible and can/will happen on a daily basis!

Big visibility

As a close-knit and focused team your contribution is a big % of the whole. Your contributions will be a vital part of our success, giving you high visibility and the chance to directly influence your area of expertise.  Your work will be recognized, celebrated, and learned from in a transparent and supportive environment.

Experiment and learn

Any idea can be a good idea and we want input from all areas of the business. We are committed to a culture of creativity supported by robust scientific processes to ensure all ideas can be tested, measured, analysed and learnt from. 

Be genuinely part of it

We know what we want to achieve and the scale of the impact that we want to make. When you join the business, you receive equity options regardless of whatever job you do, because whatever that job is, it will be contributing to Collctiv and we believe that should be recognised. Work at any time that you operate best at, with unlimited holidays to allow you to be all of the other versions of you that you have to be! 

Job Description

The Head of Finance will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for providing strategic financial direction and oversight. This role demands a highly qualified and experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of financial management, reporting, and compliance. The successful candidate will lead the finance function, ensuring financial stability and driving business growth.

Type of Person

• Must be happy working in a start-up environment with an ‘all hands on deck’ approach - able to adapt to changing priorities;
• Open and honest communication skills;
• Commitment to simplicity in design, work, and relationships;
• Understanding of the importance of putting our customers at the centre of everything we do and build;
• Experimental and innovative mindset - comfortable with change and focused on curiosity and a desire to improve;
• Collaborative working style - desire to be part of a team and an understanding that all team members have something important to bring to the table;

• Bonus points for being an ‘organiser’ personality type (i.e. our customer). You're a natural organizer who understands our customer's needs and experiences

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership:
  
  • Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives;
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and senior management team;
  • Identify capital requirements for growth; 
  • Lead on and prepare financial models for fundraising activities;
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities;
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance:
  
  • Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements;
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP) and regulatory requirements;
  • Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies;
  • Manage tax planning and compliance.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  
  • Lead the annual budget planning process and ongoing forecasting activities;
  • Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis;
  • Implement effective cost control measures.
• Financial Management:
  
  • Manage cash flow and working capital;
  • Oversee financial systems and processes, driving continuous improvement;
  • Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, including potential mergers and acquisitions.

Skills - Essential

This section is usually deliberately blank. We want awesome people. Full Stop. 

However, whilst we believe great people can come from a variety of backgrounds, this key role in a highly regulated field requires specific expertise. We're looking for:

• A fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA or ACCA);
• Significant (2 years+) post-qualification experience in a senior finance role;

Skills - Desirable

• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulations;
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
• Strong leadership and team management abilities;  
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Advanced knowledge of financial software and ERP systems;
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and risk management.

Location

Collctiv implements a mixed work from home / office approach. 

Ideally you will spend at least 1 day a week per week in our Stockport HQ BUT if this is a dealbreaker then it can also be fully remote. If you are the right person, we are happy to compromise on this :-) 

We will provide you with any equipment you may need to do your job from home. 

We also have an unlimited holiday policy, so you can take the time you need to do your thing outside of work.

Salary 

Up to £66,000 + unlimited holidays + options scheme 

Apply because you absolutely want to…

• Have freedom and autonomy in your role
• Be part of building something new
• Work with a bunch of really good people who actually enjoy their job
• Be part of a culture that values simplicity and transparency
• Get rid of the Sunday night blues and be excited about the week ahead of you
• Learn new skills in a whole bunch of different areas
• Have the chance to forge the career you’ve always wanted
• Make the world a better place for those who organise everything for everyone else all of the time

How to apply

Please send your CV (no cover letter needed - ChatGPT can have a rest for a bit!!) to adam@collctiv.com along with your answers to these two questions:

1. What has been your favourite role or part of a role you have done and why? 
2. Why us? What is it about the business or this role (or both) that appeals?

Don’t feel you have to write War and Peace, just a paragraph or two per question will be more than enough :-)

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