Fractional CFO | Innovative FinTech Start-Up | 1-2 days per week

Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with an Innovative FinTech Start-up who are revolutionary in the money lending space. They are looking for someone to join their small team on a 1-2 day per week basis for an initial 6-month basis, with the likelihood the contract is extended thereafter. Having already launched their product, they are currently going through additional fundraising and navigating the complex compliance environment, for which they are looking for an experienced CFO/Compliance lead who can offer support on both.

The Client

Our client is an early-stage Start-Up who are preparing to undergo their first significant funding round. Their innovative software is filling a niche within the FinTech market which has been largely neglected by the industry. This gives our client huge growth potential and the chance to become a market leader.

Their platform is being designed by their highly experienced CTO and since launch they have already amassed a number of customers using their platform. They are based in Central London, walking distance from Farringdon Station in London's centre for Tech and Innovation. Working on a 1-2 day per week basis, our client is also offering a flexible hybrid model.

The Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned CFO who has the ability to not only set up their finance function and support the fundraising effort, but also have a in depth knowledge of the complex compliance that comes with setting up a company in the FinTech space.

• Adapt the financial Model for the business as they move into a new stage of development.
• Assist the CEO with Fundraising.
• Support the CEO on Ad-Hoc projects.
• Understand and navigate the compliance & regulatory requirements.
• Set up and build out the finance department.
• Offer Strategic input to facilitate growth.
• Budgeting & Forecasting.
• Be the key point of contact with the FCA.
• Gather and present commercial data needed for VC's during fundraising.

Essential Experience

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified.
• Excellent written and Verbal communication skills.
• Previously worked in an early-stage Start-Up
• Solid understand of Compliance, having been a key contact with the FCA in a previous role.
• A willingness to roll up their sleeves and get hands on within the Start-Up.
• Strong Excel user.

Bonus Experience

• Recent experience as a HoF/FD/CFO in the FinTech or Financial Services space.

Day Rate: £650-£900/day (Outside IR35)

Location: London

Start Date: ASAP

Please feel free to get in touch with Ewan Fenley for more information ()

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