Safi - Head of Finance
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Requirements
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience as a Lead Controller or a hands-on Head of Finance • Proven ability to improve existing processes and policies, or to build them from scratch • Experience managing statutory filings, tax compliance (VAT/Corporate Tax), and audit processes and UK accounting regulations • Experience with invoice financing / debt financing and optimising these facilities constantly • Experience with foreign exchange hedging, margin deposits, and working capital cycles in a trading or marketplace environment • Familiarity with managing share option schemes and cap tables • Diversity & Inclusion: • We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic. • If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know
Responsibilities
• Financial Analysis & Pricing • Working closely with our CEO and Safi AI GM on defining the commercial pricing strategy of Safi Marketplace and Safi SaaS products • Accounting & Treasury Management • Accountability over all financial control processes, including month-end close, P&L and balance sheet review, and revenue/inventory reconciliation • Oversee cashflow forecasting, working capital planning, and Opex funding decisions • Execute Foreign Exchange planning and hedging strategies. Manage commission accounting and margin deposit requirements for trading activities. • Oversee more technical accounting issues (e.g., derivatives, equity, revenue recognition) • Ensure timely and accurate submission of all corporate and indirect tax returns (VAT, Corporate Tax) across all relevant regions • Manage R&D tax credit claims and oversee tax planning, including permanent establishment risk • Payroll & Equity Management • Oversee the monthly payroll cycle, including review, commission instruction, and associated compliance (PAYE) • Oversee employee equity administration (Capdesk, option issuance/cancellation) and required HMRC valuations and accounting • Leadership & Reporting • Prepare high-quality financial reports for Safi’s investors, including monthly updates and responses to ad-hoc queries • Mentor finance team members and manage banking relationships, insurance renewals, and general ad-hoc legal/financial requests
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