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Head of Strategic Finance
Accounting - Finance
#628914
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees, and we are backed by some of Europe’s leading investors and VCs in climate-tech, logistics and mobility including Planet A Ventures, Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot VC, Eka Ventures and the British government. We’re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.
Role Overview
As Head of Strategic Finance, you will work closely with the CFO and CEO to develop our capital strategy, build investor relationships, and support on fundraising processes. You’ll develop and execute a proactive financing roadmap - aligning capital sources with growth objectives, evaluating funding options (equity and debt), and supporting the CFO & CEO in investor engagements. When not actively raising capital, you’ll lead strategic finance projects and support decision-making on capital allocation, M&A, and corporate development.
This role is ideal for someone with venture capital, venture lending or other investing experience looking to make the move into building a business from within. It requires a combination of strategic long-term thinking, problem solving & framing to deliver a clear narrative for investors, and an analytical skillset & detail-orientation to prepare the materials & run the process to enable us to raise capital.
Responsibilities
Capital Strategy & Planning
Develop and continuously refine the company’s medium- and long-term capital strategy
Evaluate and support negotiation of capital solutions across equity, venture debt, asset-backed lending, and infrastructure capital
Develop financial models and scenario planning tools to support decision-making on funding options and capital allocation, including long-term forecasts / business plans
Analyse financing options and propose optimal capital structures to support growth, M&A, and liquidity goals
Model various funding scenarios, incorporating cost of capital, dilution, investor mix, and exit implications
Prepare recommendations for the CFO to take to the executive on timing, sizing, and structure of future funding rounds
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Lead all aspects of the fundraising process (equity funding rounds, debt, and other non-dilutive financing), from investor mapping to term sheet administration, due diligence and close
Prepare and manage investor materials including pitch decks, financial models, memos, and Q&A documents, working with stakeholders across the business to develop these materials
Run responses for legal, financial and other due diligences conducted by potential investors
Build and manage a high-quality investor pipeline (VCs, growth equity, strategic investors, family offices) for the CFO & CEO to engage with
Maintain the investor CRM and monitor effectiveness of our investor go-to-market approach
Manage relationships with investors post-fundraise; ensure alignment of reporting with overall strategy; prepare & monitor debt reporting e.g. covenant adherence
Strategic Finance & Corporate Development
Pressure-test initiatives & performance from an investor perspective, to provide an external lens to support shaping the strategy of the business to support our investment thesis. This could include LTV/CAC analysis, unit economics interrogation, and pricing strategy support (working alongside our Head of Business Partnering)
Partner with the CFO to maintain and stress-test long-term financial models and business forecasts, working with other teams within the Finance function
Support M&A activity: target evaluation, synergy modelling, deal structuring, and integration planning
Partner with the CFO on board materials, capital allocation planning, and strategic reviews
Requirements
5-8+ years’ experience in venture capital, venture lending, investment banking or private equity, or in corporate or strategic finance / fundraising at a venture-backed scale-up
Proven experience raising and structuring capital from multiple sources (equity, debt, infrastructure, or asset-backed)
Deep knowledge of venture and growth financing dynamics, capital structuring, and investor expectations, especially how to run a fundraising process end-to-end for both equity & debt financing
Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, including debt metrics (e.g. IRR, leverage ratios) with exceptional attention to detail
Experience working with institutional investors, lenders, and external advisors
Excellent communicator — able to distill complex ideas into compelling written and verbal narratives
Role Overview
As Head of Strategic Finance, you will work closely with the CFO and CEO to develop our capital strategy, build investor relationships, and support on fundraising processes. You’ll develop and execute a proactive financing roadmap - aligning capital sources with growth objectives, evaluating funding options (equity and debt), and supporting the CFO & CEO in investor engagements. When not actively raising capital, you’ll lead strategic finance projects and support decision-making on capital allocation, M&A, and corporate development.
This role is ideal for someone with venture capital, venture lending or other investing experience looking to make the move into building a business from within. It requires a combination of strategic long-term thinking, problem solving & framing to deliver a clear narrative for investors, and an analytical skillset & detail-orientation to prepare the materials & run the process to enable us to raise capital.
Responsibilities
Capital Strategy & Planning
Develop and continuously refine the company’s medium- and long-term capital strategy
Evaluate and support negotiation of capital solutions across equity, venture debt, asset-backed lending, and infrastructure capital
Develop financial models and scenario planning tools to support decision-making on funding options and capital allocation, including long-term forecasts / business plans
Analyse financing options and propose optimal capital structures to support growth, M&A, and liquidity goals
Model various funding scenarios, incorporating cost of capital, dilution, investor mix, and exit implications
Prepare recommendations for the CFO to take to the executive on timing, sizing, and structure of future funding rounds
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Lead all aspects of the fundraising process (equity funding rounds, debt, and other non-dilutive financing), from investor mapping to term sheet administration, due diligence and close
Prepare and manage investor materials including pitch decks, financial models, memos, and Q&A documents, working with stakeholders across the business to develop these materials
Run responses for legal, financial and other due diligences conducted by potential investors
Build and manage a high-quality investor pipeline (VCs, growth equity, strategic investors, family offices) for the CFO & CEO to engage with
Maintain the investor CRM and monitor effectiveness of our investor go-to-market approach
Manage relationships with investors post-fundraise; ensure alignment of reporting with overall strategy; prepare & monitor debt reporting e.g. covenant adherence
Strategic Finance & Corporate Development
Pressure-test initiatives & performance from an investor perspective, to provide an external lens to support shaping the strategy of the business to support our investment thesis. This could include LTV/CAC analysis, unit economics interrogation, and pricing strategy support (working alongside our Head of Business Partnering)
Partner with the CFO to maintain and stress-test long-term financial models and business forecasts, working with other teams within the Finance function
Support M&A activity: target evaluation, synergy modelling, deal structuring, and integration planning
Partner with the CFO on board materials, capital allocation planning, and strategic reviews
Requirements
5-8+ years’ experience in venture capital, venture lending, investment banking or private equity, or in corporate or strategic finance / fundraising at a venture-backed scale-up
Proven experience raising and structuring capital from multiple sources (equity, debt, infrastructure, or asset-backed)
Deep knowledge of venture and growth financing dynamics, capital structuring, and investor expectations, especially how to run a fundraising process end-to-end for both equity & debt financing
Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, including debt metrics (e.g. IRR, leverage ratios) with exceptional attention to detail
Experience working with institutional investors, lenders, and external advisors
Excellent communicator — able to distill complex ideas into compelling written and verbal narratives
