Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 dependant on experience
Location: Birmingham, UK (>= 1 day per week)
Home working vs. office: we are flexible with regard to home working vs. office; we want you to work where you do your best work. As a guide, across our business we will typically do 1 or 2 days a week in the office. In the early stages of your career with us, we may ask you to be in the office more, but we will always seek to be accommodating (e.g. childcare; appointments; etc.).
Who are Good Growth?
Good Growth’s primary mission is to enable large businesses to innovate online without letting their legacy technology slow them down. Many of the websites you see – some of which might belong to your favourite retailers – are often over a decade old, relying on older systems and tech to continue running.
Tearing down barriers to growth, innovating at breakneck speed, using legacy technology as an asset - it’s what we do every day for the global organisations who choose to partner with us. Our extraordinary technology, backed up by world-class data and insight, delivers experiences that transform performance for brands who want more from their digital channels.
We are based in Birmingham, Exeter, and London - broadly speaking these are the homes of our Tech, Data, and Client Teams respectively.
At Good Growth you’ll be part of a dynamic company that values creativity and innovation in every task. Here, you can propel your career forward alongside experts in data science, technology, and marketing, all committed to building solutions that redefine the future of digital commerce.
You can find out more about us, our People, and our Clients at
The Role
* This role reports into the MD.
* Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, overseeing day-to-day financial operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
* Implement a robust financial infrastructure
* Manage financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to support decision-making and optimise financial performance.
* Lead the preparation of financial reports, including monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and annual financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
* Collaborate with the senior leadership team, to drive strategic initiatives, evaluate our business model, and manage risks effectively.
* Oversee cash management activities, ensuring adequate liquidity and optimising cash flow through effective cash forecasting and management of banking relationships.
* Manage tax planning and compliance, working closely with external advisors (where required) to optimise tax efficiency and ensure adherence to tax regulations.
* Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes relevant to independent companies and the technology sector, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management.
* Lead the growth strategy from a finance perspective and advise on potential future M&A activities
The process
1. Informal chat - a discussion over coffee (and ideally it would be in person) to explore further if this role could be a good fit for you.
2. Skill test - we will ask you to show evidence of your skills in a relevant area.
3. Work date - we invite all candidates (for all roles) to spend a day in the business to get a much better sense of what the job would actually be like, with whom you'd be working, etc. This is as much for you as it is for us. This day would be paid irrespective of if you were offered the role.
Skills and Experience
Essential
* Qualified Accountant, ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with 3+ years experience in a FD or FC role
* Experience in cashflow management
* Willingness and enthusiasm to progress and succeed within the business.
* Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
* High attention to detail in every aspect of work undertaken ensuring accuracy of reporting and analysis.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Excellent organisation and leadership skills
Nice to have
* Experience in a scale-up environment, especially the Technology Sector
* Experience advising business owners on exit strategies / succession planning
* Shareholder Management
* Exposure to Company Secretary requirements
* Knowledge of R&D tax relief
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year
* Workplace pension scheme
* Employee Benefits Portal
* Company away days
* Regular social activities
Plus, the chance to learn from the best in the industry, coaching you in professional and personal development to help you enhance the skills that you need to thrive.
Good Growth welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds with different lived experience and perspectives. A diverse team means we can better serve our portfolio of global clients.