Senior Business Development Manager, Startup/VC
Fenwick & West
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Prepare financial statements, reports, and analysis for clients
- Provide financial advice and guidance to clients based on their specific requirements
- Perform budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
- Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems and processes
- Conduct financial audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
- Stay up-to-date with financial industry trends and developments
- Improve, strategise and design finance procedures for all types of businesses, from start-up's, scale-ups and enterprises.
- Submit end of year financial accounts and complete management accounts.
- Complete and file personal taxes for Directors across a number of industries.
- Carry out pension calculations and contributions for Directors across a number of industries.
- Carry out payroll processes for businesses of all sizes, across a number of industries.
- Provide advice around Research and Development budgets and costs for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
- Advise on fund raising for businesses across all methods of raising investment.
- Up to date with all new financial models, methodologies, softwares and systems that are aggregating the current financial ecosystem.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Finance Specialist, Head of Finance, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, Accountant or similar role
- Proficient in financial analysis and reporting
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in accounting software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar).
- Expertise in AI-powered automations, workflow improvements, and finance tools.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant finance certifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA, or CIMA) preferred
- Freelancer Professional Indemnity Insurance - This can be arranged at point of job offer.
- Registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) - This can be arranged at point of job offer.
- Strong start-up experience preferable, but not essential.
- Strong scale-up experience preferable, but not essential.
- Familiar with all new softwares, processes and models aggregating the existing the financial eco-system.
- Accounting and bookkeeping experience.
- Able to sign off and submit end of year financial accounts.
