Financial Director

Join the API Revolution at Gravitee-Where Innovation Meets Growth

Since our beginnings in 2015, Gravitee has grown into a global force, recognized as a 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for API Management. What started with four developers challenging the complexities of APIs has evolved into a revolutionary platform powering API and event stream ecosystems worldwide. We're driving digital transformation for top enterprises, from Michelin to Roche to Blue Yonder and beyond, offering unmatched control over APIs and event streams.

Our rapid growth and leadership in API management are fueled by our team's commitment to excellence and our core values:

• Passion: We bring excitement to everything we do, constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
• Do What it Takes: We go above and beyond to help customers and teammates succeed, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
• Professionalism: We believe in clear, respectful communication and prioritize the needs of our team and customers.

Join us on this journey. Be part of a team that's redefining what's possible in API management, and shaping the future of digital transformation. The possibilities are endless-be a part of the revolution!

THE ROLE & WHY IT EXISTS

Gravitee.io is taking APIs to the next level - we are the premier, open source API platform and we want everyone to know how amazing our software is. To make this happen, we are looking for someone passionate, curious and ambitious. This is where you come in.

We are currently recruiting for a Director of Finance to support the Financial Controller and the business by ensuring our financial information is complete and accurate. You will collaborate with the rest of our team. You'll need to be organized, analytical, have a good understanding of accounting principles, be willing to get stuck in, and have great attention to detail! You will be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, the preparation of monthly management accounts, and various other ad-hoc projects.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Your daily to-do list will feature some or all of the following, but is not limited to:

• Establish and maintain efficient financial processes, systems, and teams to ensure timely (month-end close within 4 days), accurate, and compliant reporting.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and re-forecasting.
• Accurate cashflow forecasting (12 week rolling and longer term) and treasury management.
• Proactively analyse and improve key business areas by challenging cost bases and seeking improvements on net margin of all three revenue streams (Media advertising, B2B Subscriptions, and Physical Events).
• Optimise financial systems to ensure robustness, compliance, and scalability for growth. Maintain timely, accurate KPIs and reporting processes that provide actionable insights, including preparation of the monthly board pack.
• Collaborate closely with senior management, owners, and external stakeholders, including banks, to build credibility, foster strong relationships, and secure appropriate financial facilities for growth.
• Contribute to the development of company strategy, challenging assumptions and decision making as appropriate, providing financial analysis and guidance on activities, targets and business drivers.
• Ensure full compliance in all areas of data (GDPR), finance, and taxation. Establish and manage company policies regarding risk management and working capital management as appropriate.
• Oversee the legal/contracting process, engaging external assistance as required. This will involve significant input into pricing and contract negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• In due course, support the financial aspects of a sale process, including involvement in the preparation of sale materials and presentations to potential buyers.
• Corporate governance and Company Secretarial duties, including compliance on Company Option schemes and maintenance of the share cap table.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

The right candidate will possess at least the following skills, if not more:

• A recognised finance and accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA), along with up-to-date technical skills and ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Quick Books Super User.
• Prior experience as a senior finance manager with a track record of creating value for shareholders in a business of similar scale or complexity to Sifted. Candidates stepping up into an FD role for the first time are welcome to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in driving financial process improvements within complex, international, and cost-conscious environments.
• Strong capabilities in financial modelling and data analysis, with a focus on actionable insights.
• Extensive experience in implementing, improving, and optimising management information systems to enhance board-level decision-making. Ability to simplify complex business data into tools that foster transparency and accountability.
• Success in smaller, growing business environments, including scaling processes and driving operational improvements.
• A history of identifying and implementing cost reduction and efficiency measures across an organisation.
• Ideally, experience in an investor-backed business with a strong understanding of the private equity mindset, focusing on cash, EBITDA, cost management, leverage, and exit planning.

AT GRAVITEE, YOU'LL GET

• Excellent medical coverage to keep your body and mind healthy.
• Pension and 401k program options for all locations.
• Stock option plan for employees.
• 25 days holiday/vacation in addition to in-country national holidays.
• 3 mental health days per year with an allowance toward a mood-boosting activity of your choice.
• Birthday off to celebrate your day.
• Learn and grow with our professional development allowance to be used to benefit your career.
• Quarterly outings and an annual off-site in an exciting location!
• Hybrid culture with options to go into an office in one of our hubs.
• Ability to work for one of the fastest-growing companies and alongside some of the most talented people in the API technology sector.
• A meaningful, progressive, global company culture that is as fun as it is hardworking.
• Endless growth opportunities.

At Gravitee, no employee or applicant will be treated less favorably on the grounds of their sex, marital status, race, color, nationality or ethnic or national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or religion or belief.

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