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Full time and Part time considered

Competitive

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The role

As our CFO you will report directly to the CEO and will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategy and direction as one of the leaders of the business. You will be responsible for a whole range of activities from establishing and managing all finance-related business processes and controls to owning and developing the financial strategy, forecasts and budget. We have raised £4.7m to date and are starting to prepare for our next fundraise, to complete in 2023 - the CFO will be expected to play a leading role in this process. 

We are still a relatively small business, so in the short term the role may require you to take on a variety of other responsibilities. We expect that by the end of 2022 you will be focused full-time on the more traditional duties of a CFO.

You will:

• Provide strategic support to the CEO & board

• Establish and direct the financial strategy, planning and decision-making processes which aligns with the business by partnering with senior management

• Establish and manage a range of company processes and controls taking ownership of financial risk management and treasury

• Manage our next fundraising process to take place in 2023

• Create a capital and liquidity risk management lens to support the effective execution of the strategic initiatives of the Company

• Ensure the budgeting & forecasting process is run smoothly with regular re-forecasts

• Ensure monthly management accounts are reported in an accurate and timely manner

• Co-ordinate the preparation of monthly Board reporting packs covering financial and operational performance

• Direct the company’s KPI reporting and data analysis and insight activities

• Ensure the business is fully compliant with all financial regulatory reporting, tax requirements and control requirements

• Ensure audited year-end financial statements are produced in a timely fashion

• Identify opportunities for efficiency and operational improvements

• Identify the finance team requirements and lead the recruitment process

You are:

• A problem solver – you find enjoyment in finding solutions to complex issues.

• Adaptable, proactive and entrepreneurial – we’re a rapidly growing VC-backed company.

• A pragmatist – you make decisions that work best for the team and wider business.

• Comfortable working autonomously – juggling multiple projects and activities at once.

• An effective communicator – keen to share your opinions and ideas whilst building on others’.

• Customer centric – you see the bigger picture of what we are trying to achieve.

You have:

• A recognised financial or management accounting qualification.

• 5-10 years management experience.

• Proven experience of fundraising for an early-stage company.

• Experience of setting-up and maintaining financial processes and controls within a business.

• A solid understanding of relevant technical and regulatory financial requirements.

• Ability to maintain the highest standards of compliance and confidentiality.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• Great attention to detail.

Why you’ll want to work at Sunswap

• We are developing first–of-a-kind technology that will change the world.

• You’ll have exposure to all areas of business with ownership, growth and learning opportunities.

• A test and learn mentality.

• You’ll contribute directly to the future of sustainable transportation.

• You’ll be part of an inspiring work environment with short lines of communication, flat structures and a great team spirit.

• 5% employer matched pension contribution.

• 25 days + bank holidays.

• Regular company socials.