Strategic Finance Leader

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PetsApp Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Finance Leader to join our team at PetsApp. As the first Head of Finance, you will oversee all financial aspects of the business, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure finance is at the heart of business strategy and decision making.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and execute a long-term financial strategy aligned with PetsApp's growth, ensuring alignment with business goals and expansion in Australia, the UK, and the US.
  2. Provide financial insights that influence strategic decisions at the executive level.
  3. FP&A: Design, implement, and lead an effective budgeting process that aligns with the company's goals and market conditions.
  4. Maintain a forward-looking perspective on cash flow, profitability, and capital needs to support scaling operations.
  5. Scaling Financial Operations and Controls: Build and optimise financial systems, processes, and controls that can support rapid growth and expansion into new markets.
  6. Ensure that the finance function can manage risk and adapt to increasing complexity and international operations.
  7. Reporting & Compliance: Design systems and processes so that accurate and timely reporting is accessible to management and the board, in appropriate formats.
  8. Oversee compliance in all regions, including taxes and management of grants.
  9. Team Leadership and Development: Establish a high-performing finance team capable of supporting the company's strategic goals.
  10. Mentor and develop a small team of finance professionals, ensuring they are equipped to handle advanced budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning as the business scales.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in leading finance for a scaleup or high-growth company, ideally with a marketplace or SaaS background.
  • Expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting for a rapidly scaling company.
  • CPA or CA qualified, or equivalent financial qualification with a strong foundation in financial reporting and compliance.
  • Experience in implementing financial systems and controls to support operational growth, especially in international markets.
  • Problem solver, being able to operate with ambiguity and synthesise complex financial information.
  • Strong communication with the ability to effectively communicate externally and internally.

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