Finance Manager at CFO Insights at CB Insights

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Media, ConferencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Accounting Background: Essential
  • Experience: Ideally more than two years of experience from a Big Four firm
  • Previous Role: Experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director from a small or medium-sized business
  • UK Working Permit: Required
  • Industry Preference: Media and Conferences industry background preferred, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual budgets for effective financial planning
  • Provide weekly updates on cash flow
  • Conduct monthly P&L and cash updates for comprehensive financial insights
  • Evaluate and implement cost optimization programs
  • Review intercompany and external loans to ensure optimal financial health
  • Offer support to sales and operations teams
  • Lead the Working Capital responsibilities
  • Manage the Human Resources Financial Planning responsibilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AccountingFinancial ReportingBudgetingCash Flow ManagementP&L AnalysisCost OptimizationWorking Capital ManagementFinancial Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Finance Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or onsite, and where is it located?

The position is onsite at the London HQ.

What skills and experience are required for this Finance Manager role?

An essential accounting background is required, ideally with more than two years of experience from a Big Four firm, and previous experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director from a small or medium-sized business. A UK working permit is also required, with media and conferences industry background preferred.

What is the work environment like at CFO Insights?

It's a fast-paced startup environment where you'll work closely with the CEO on finances, budgets, and investor reporting, gaining operational experience in building portfolio companies.

What makes a strong candidate for this Finance Manager position?

Candidates with an accounting background, over two years at a Big Four firm, prior CFO/Head of Finance experience in SMBs, and a UK working permit stand out, especially with media/conferences industry knowledge.

CB Insights

Market intelligence platform for investment insights

About CB Insights

CB Insights provides a market intelligence platform that analyzes large amounts of data to deliver real-time insights about startups, venture capital firms, and market trends. The platform processes millions of data points, including private company financials, funding rounds, patent filings, and partnership announcements, helping clients identify emerging trends and investment opportunities. Clients, which include venture capitalists and corporate strategists, access the platform through a subscription model that offers features like automated news tracking, funding alerts, and predictive analytics, such as Mosaic scores that indicate a company's health and growth potential. CB Insights stands out from competitors by offering tailored subscription services that enhance decision-making efficiency and streamline due diligence processes. The company's goal is to provide actionable insights that help clients make informed investment and strategic decisions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$12.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Amazing culture that emphasizes Hard Work, High Standards, Hunger, Helpfulness, and Humility. Learn more here
A newsletter that 700k+ people follow
Be Healthy: Health with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision insurance along with unlimited/take what you need sick day policy
Plan for the future: 401k with up to 4% match
Continued Learning: $1,000 yearly continuing education stipend
Rest and Relax: Competitive vacation and holiday plans
Refuel: In-office lunch stipend, snacks/coffee

Risks

Emerging platforms offering similar services at lower costs threaten market share.
Rapid tech advancements may outpace CB Insights' current capabilities.
Stricter data privacy regulations complicate data collection and analysis.

Differentiation

CB Insights offers real-time insights into startups and market trends.
The platform provides predictive analytics like Mosaic scores for company health assessment.
Subscription-based model tailors access to comprehensive data and analytical tools.

Upsides

Growing interest in AI healthcare solutions boosts CB Insights' AI Readiness Index.
Rise of fintech in Southeast Asia enhances CB Insights' market intelligence offerings.
Increasing tech IPOs in 2024 expand CB Insights' IPO tracking tools.

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