Finance Director

Together we are creating a personalised global eco system designed for the future of work.

With our values and pillars in mind, we design environments where people love to work. Spaces where people can create and be productive. Homes away from home. We embrace a win-win mindset with our friends of the brand and through hard work, innovation, and a low waste culture, we provide the best office space solutions for our clients.

However, it’s not just about office space, our mission is to connect people to one another and to their neighbourhoods, strengthening community while maintaining privacy.

Joining our team is all about being part of a high growth, fast moving, and ambitious company. We are looking for people with a proactive approach, who are true team players, with a mindset to help us scale in structured and creative ways.

About the role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will develop and run the Finance Team supporting change and continual improvement within the department and the Company.

The main purpose of your role is to provide input into the strategic plans of the Group, help develop the relationships with the investor community both private equity and debt providers that will be required to satisfy the ambitious growth targets.

At present the financial processes is outsourced and you will be required to ensure the financial processes and controls are adhered to within the organisation and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of the finance system and ledger to enable accurate Financial Reporting.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Financial strategy : Develop and maintain financial strategies, procedures, and policies.

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) : Develop, implement, monitor, and improve KPIs for the entire business (financial and operational).

• Reporting : Oversee the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial reports, including balance sheets, P&L and cash flow statements.

• Fundraising : Partner with the Co-Founders and external advisors to lead fundraising (equity and/or debt), including refinancing existing debt facilities. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all lenders and financial partners. Maintain optimal capital structure and ensure compliance with all terms of the existing debt financing and develop an intimate understanding of any restrictions placed by it on the company.

• Growth and investments : Lead and execute financial models to plan, implement, and manage growth and investment strategies.

• Business partnering: Work with the Co-Founders and other Heads of Departments to prepare, plan and execute strategic and operational requirements.

• Accounting : Oversee all accounting functions, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and contract monitoring

Experience and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience working in CFO or FD role in a real estate business and/or investment fund

• A professional accountancy and/or business qualification such as ACA, ACCA, MBA is preferred

• Experience in leading strategic objectives, and fundraising (equity and/or debt)

• Experience in scaling-up rapid growth businesses

• Financial modelling skills highly desirable

• Hands-on and willing to roll-up his/her sleeves

• Support the senior leadership team

• Leading and developing the finance team

What we offer

We’re a fast-growing company with exceptional career growth opportunities. We offer great benefits such as Vitality Health, Dental and Hearing Insurance, enhanced parental leave options, a bring your dog to work policy, share options, regular social events, and loads more.