Financial Controller
Tradify Limited, New Zealand
Job Description
Do you want to be part of one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in Australasia? Always wanted to work at a values-led company that puts people and culture front and centre?
As the Financial Controller, at Tradify, you will play a critical role in driving financial strategy and managing the financial operations of the company. Reporting to the Chief of Staff you will lead a team and be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and supporting investor relations. The Financial Controller will collaborate closely with the leadership team to support strategic decision-making and provide insight into the financial health of the company.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will lead a team and be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and investor relations. The CFO will collaborate closely with the leadership team to support strategic decision-making and provide insight into the financial health of the company.
We are on a mission to transform how tradespeople run their businesses and have a positive impact on their life. We hire people with energy to build something special. Success for us is millions of people using Tradify across the world. Want to be part of the growth journey.
Financial Strategy amp; Planning
- Develop and execute the financial strategy aligned with the company's goals.
- Ensure Tradify leadership has visibility on performance to budget and flag risk and concerns early, and make recommendations if course correction is required.
- Manage the forecasting and planning processes for Tradify, including developing a long-term financial model to project performance into the future.
- Ensure Tradify also has a robust quarterly forecasting process and review.
Financial Management amp; Reporting
- Lead financial operations including, accounting, budgeting, taxation and compliance ensuring Tradify has accurate and timely reporting of financial information and meets accounting standards. This will include multiple country entities.
- Manage external vendors to support the above including UK accountants, auditors and the like.
- Provide regular financial reports, analysis and recommendations to the CEO enabling more informed budgetary decision making.
- Ensure Tradify has robust financial controls and risk management to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure regulatory compliance, including foreign exchange, interest rate and credit risks.
- Ensure cash flow is compatible with company operations, by overseeing the day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal control activities of the organisation.
- Lead the development and use of best-practice policies, practices, and tools that ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organisation with strong fiscal management, becoming a trusted business partner to the Chief of Staff and CEO.
Capital Management
- Manage and optimise capital structure, cash flow, and working capital to support business growth and operational efficiency. This could include fundraising.
- Partner with the CEO and Chief of Staff in evaluating investment opportunities, possible acquisitions and partnerships, conducting due diligence and assessing potential impact on the company.
- Comply with local financial requirements by being across existing and new legislation enforcing compliance and taking action where necessary.
Leadership amp; Team Management
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
- Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support in their professional growth.
- Collaborate cross functionally with leadership to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
Requirements
- A pragmatic and strategic finance leader ideally with 5+ years experience leading a finance function for a growth business, ideally a software business with international operations.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of SaaS metrics and subscription business fundamentals.
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
- Sound business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Run financial operations for a business with an international footprint.
- Has managed a capital raise.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
Tradify is a fast-paced, action-oriented and sometimes unpredictable and challenging work environment, where our company values underp