VP of Finance

We look for character over credentials:

• We’re a Series A fintech transforming B2B credit (website)
• We’re backed by top European and American VCs including Octopus Ventures, Talis and Expa, as well as angel investors like Tom Blomfield (founder of Monzo) and Carlos Cadenas (Index Ventures, GoCardless, Skyscanner)
• Founded in 2020, we're already serving blue-chip clients across UK, Europe, US and Canada
• We’re a fast-growing team of 20, based between London, UK and Austin, US

About the role:

We are looking for an ambitious and driven individual with a desire to play a pivotal role in scaling the business. As the first hire in finance, you will be responsible for the overall planning and budgeting, day-to-day financial operations, monthly reporting, supporting future fundraising and implementing robust financial systems and controls.

Having a broad international footprint, the role will oversee and consolidate all financial operations across our UK, US and European business entities. Working closely with the leadership team, you will also shape and monitor key business metrics, both internally and for our investors and partners.

You will report directly to our COO, Veronika Ostreyko (link), and work closely with CEO, Tom Powell (link). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, well-funded fintech start-up with 60+ months runway in funding and a strong customer pipeline to accelerate your career development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all internal and external financial matters from day-to-day transactions, accounting, reconciliation, payroll, budgeting, tax, financial analysis and reporting
• Lead the overall finance function within Bondaval, including establishing and enhancing all relevant financial processes and ensuring they are robust, compliant and scalable
• Work with the group entity accounts across US, UK and Europe, liaising with external tax and regulatory advisors where necessary
• Work closely with the leadership team to define, monitor and report on both short-term and long-term business objectives and metrics
• Support with operational analytics, including undertaking ad-hoc analysis and upgrading and maintaining commercial financial model

• Support with future fundraising and investor / Board reporting activities
• Develop a strong understanding of Bondaval’s business model and the broader industry to provide an independent perspective and constructive challenge where necessary to improve business decisions
• Work closely with the CEO, COO and the rest of the leadership team to drive commercial and strategic discussions with our clients, partners and investors and input on new business opportunities

You might be a good fit if…

• You have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in relevant financial or commercial role
• Experience in fintech, insurtech or a VC-backed start-up is beneficial but not essential
• Qualified Chartered Accountant or similar, though applicants from candidates with relevant degrees (e.g. Accounting, Economics or Finance) without a qualification will also be reviewed
• You have strong financial acumen (incl. modelling and analytics) and great attention to detail
• You are a clear communicator and a structured thinker
• You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and can manage competing priorities while remaining highly organised, cool, calm and collected

• You are able to fluctuate between hands-on operational tasks and thinking strategically
• You work well independently in a fast-paced environment, liaising with the rest of the team as needed

Logistics:

Compensation: Depending on experience

Employment type: Permanent

Employee Share Option Pool: Available - you will earn a stake in the company you are helping to build

Location: Hybrid (office on Bermondsey Street, 5 minute walk from London Bridge Station)

Company benefits:

• Laptop

• 30 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Day off for birthday
• Bike to work scheme
• Private pension
• £100/year towards physical challenge of choice

• Learning and Development support

Interview process:

We run a quick and efficient process:

1. Introductory call
2. Interview with COO
3. Interview with CEO
4. Technical / case study round
5. Reference calls
6. Offer