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Finance & Strategy Manager (English + French)

DoorFeed

DoorFeed

Accounting & Finance, Operations
London, UK
Posted on Nov 21, 2024

About DoorFeed:

At DoorFeed, we’re on a mission to revolutionise how institutional investors access, invest and manage residential real estate. Our dynamic platform, powered by AI and human expertise, streamlines deal sourcing, investment management and asset management. After closing a €12M seed round in November 2023 from leading investors including Motive Ventures (backed by Apollo), Stride.VC, and SeedCamp, we’ve embarked on significant expansion this year.

The opportunity:

You will be joining as the first Finance hire and fully own the finance department. You bring at least 5 years of experience and you’re ambitious in accelerating your career growth. The role is designed to groom you into the head of department. You report directly to our Founder/CEO.

Key responsibilities:

  • Own all aspects of financial management, including FP&A, management accounting and payroll as well as strategic finance such as budgeting and forecast.
  • Work with our external accountant to ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and closing per GAAP.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with our commercial and tech team to drive process improvements and efficiencies.
  • Lead the preparation and presentation of financial performance and projections to the leadership team and the board.
  • Continuously explore ways to improve and review our financial strategy
  • Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances and opportunities.
  • Lead and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
  • Stay on top of changes in accounting standards and regulations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
  • Support in negotiations of new contracts with finance partners.

Required qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles with at least one year in either the software business, management consulting, investment banking or similar.
  • Excellent Excel or G-Suite skills. Experience in accounting tools would be highly advantageous.
  • Fluency in English; Upper-interdemiate French with B2 and above qualification or equivalent. You will be required to read and prepare French accounts and communicate with Accountants in France.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, safeguard and influence decision-making.
  • Good understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting requirements.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative and drive continuous improvement.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience in accounting tools would be highly advantageous.
  • Experience in cross-country accounting within the EU.
  • ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
  • Startup or scale-up experience.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Accelerate your career in a venture-backed startup with a strong funding runway.
  • Be part of a fun, smart, and energetic team with a flat structure.
  • Thrive in an environment where we move at warp speed.
  • Embrace diversity and contribute to an inclusive culture where every voice is valued.