Vice President of Finance

The Vice President of Finance (VP Finance) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading and overseeing the entire finance function. This role requires a strategic, data-driven leader who can independently drive financial strategy, manage key financial operations, and deliver actionable insights that support the company's growth objectives. The VP Finance will bring a high level of expertise, enabling fast and effective completion of key financial projects, and will take ownership of advanced financial responsibilities, including financial modelling, scenario planning, stakeholder management, and financing, while also managing the company's core financial operations.

Up Learn has built the world's most effective learning experience. We've done this by combining cognitive science, instructional theory and artificial intelligence. Up Learn's mission is to create the most effective learning experiences in the world, and distribute access to as many students as possible.

Up Learn has been growing fast, and is backed by investors that share their vision, including leading venture capital firm Forward Partners and the Branson family (Virgin). Social impact is critical to Up Learn's mission - for every student that pays, Up Learn gives a full scholarship to a student who can't.

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Lead the overall finance function with a focus on aligning financial strategies with the company's long-term vision, driving both strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
• Provide the CEO and the rest of the leadership team with financial insights and strategic recommendations from a finance perspective.
• Bring in-depth experience in financial leadership to drive the company's financial direction without the need for hands-on oversight from the CEO.
• Provide financial insights and modelling to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive increased revenue and profitability by managing cross-functional teams to ensure efficient spending.
• Oversee the management of key financial KPIs.

Revenue and Cost Forecasting:

• Take ownership of revenue forecasting, improving accuracy and reliability.
• Enhance cost forecasting processes.
• Implement and oversee accruals-based revenue and cost reporting.

Advanced Financial Modeling and Analysis:

• Develop and implement sophisticated financial models.
• Lead efforts to accurately determine and optimise gross profit margins.
• Conduct research and analysis around market expansion opportunities.

Efficient Execution of Finance Projects:

• Take ownership of key finance projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently and effectively.

Investor Relations & Fundraising:

• Manage and build strong relationships with existing investors.
• Establish and manage relationships with investors, banks, lenders, and other financial institutions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensure seamless execution of core financial operations.
• Oversee compliance with relevant financial standards.

Team Development & Leadership:

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Identify and address any skill gaps within the team.

Proactive Problem-Solving:

• Identify key financial issues before they become critical.
• Develop and implement processes that improve financial transparency.

If you don't meet every requirement below, but you still believe you're the right person for the job, we strongly encourage you to apply.

• Proven multi-year experience as a VP Finance, CFO, or similar senior finance leadership role.
• Proven track record of strong financial acumen.
• Highly data literate - expert-level financial modelling skills are a must.
• Ability to manage complex financial challenges with a high degree of autonomy.
• Successful experience in investor relations is a plus.
• Proven track record of delivering work on time.
• A proactive, strategic thinker.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communicator.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools.

Additionally, please make sure you are comfortable with:

• Working in a growth company/startup environment.
• Genuinely passionate about learning and growth.
• Setting high standards for everything you do.
• Excited to work in an organisation that directly improves students' lives.

At Up Learn, we welcome everyone and are committed to building inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

Up Learn offers generous remuneration, equity share options, and a fun, friendly, high-calibre team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant.

You will have the chance to define the future of education and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of thousands of students.

If this sounds like it's for you, we can't wait to hear from you!

• Send us your CV & tell us in 150 words why you'd be great for this role.
• Inviting someone to join our core team is a big deal for us.