Head of Finance
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About Safi:
Safi operates the recycling industry’s first digital B2B marketplace, underpinned by AI-enhanced material quality control. We combine technology and deep industry expertise to simplify every step of the trading experience and are proud to count 400+ of the most forward-thinking recycling facilities across the globe as our customers. We closed our Series A in November 2024 raising $19.5m, and are backed by US’ & UK’s most renowned ClimateTech investors, including Chris Sacca's LowerCarbon Capital.
Ultimately, our mission is to make recycled commodity trading hyper-efficient so we can eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the unnecessary use of virgin materials in new packaging.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a driven, hands-on Head of Finance to join Safi at our most exciting inflection point yet. You’ll be the bridge between technical accounting and bold commercial strategy.
You will play a key role in defining how we price and sell our marketplace and AI SaaS products.
This is a UK-remote position. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen and experience managing UK-based financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with our CEO and Safi AI GM on defining the commercial pricing strategy of Safi Marketplace and Safi SaaS products
- Accountability over all financial control processes, including month-end close, P&L and balance sheet review, and revenue/inventory reconciliation
- Oversee cashflow forecasting, working capital planning, and Opex funding decisions
- Execute Foreign Exchange planning and hedging strategies. Manage commission accounting and margin deposit requirements for trading activities.
- Oversee more technical accounting issues (e.g., derivatives, equity, revenue recognition)
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all corporate and indirect tax returns (VAT, Corporate Tax) across all relevant regions
- Manage R&D tax credit claims and oversee tax planning, including permanent establishment risk
- Oversee the monthly payroll cycle, including review, commission instruction, and associated compliance (PAYE)
- Oversee employee equity administration (Capdesk, option issuance/cancellation) and required HMRC valuations and accounting
- Prepare high-quality financial reports for Safi’s investors, including monthly updates and responses to ad-hoc queries
Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience as a Lead Controller or a hands-on Head of Finance (Essential)
- Proven ability to improve existing processes and policies, or to build them from scratch (Essential)
- Experience managing statutory filings, tax compliance (VAT/Corporate Tax), and audit processes and UK accounting regulations (Essential)
- Experience with invoice financing / debt financing and optimising these facilities constantly (Desirable)
- Experience with foreign exchange hedging, margin deposits, and working capital cycles in a trading or marketplace environment (Desirable)
- Familiarity with managing share option schemes and cap tables (Desirable)
Diversity & Inclusion:
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic
- If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know upon application