Head Of Finance & Chief Of Staff
job description
Unlock your full potential by joining our dynamic startup, leading our finance function &
taking on strategic initiatives at a respected, customer impact obsessed Aussie HealthTech Startup - Zipline!
You'll play a pivotal role - combining the two worlds of 1. Finance (FP&
A, Board+Investor updates) and 2. High stakes business problem solving &
driving that execution.Being in the heart of our key operations and strategic decisions.
This role is perfect for a "
Do'er"
who loves to get sh t done - taking a pragmatic and iterative approach. Reporting to the CEO - you will have a large impact on our success and the next phase of our exciting growth that is currently happening.
Your day-to-day will be diverse - you may start with a customer call on commercial pricing models and end the day brainstorming on a whiteboard using the 'bulletproof problem solving process' with the leadership team.
Top Five Reasons why Zipline:
- Empowerment:
We focus on outcomes vs output. You will drive the recommendations re:
how you will achieve your results - Culture:
Genuinely awesome team and unique culture. We promise no games, no politics. - SPEED &
Innovation:
We're a modern B2B SaaS company obsessed about customer impact. - High Growth:
We've been on AFR 'Fast 100' company twice &
gearing up for next growth phas - Influence:
You'll have key inputs into our product offerings &
go-to-market motions.
Key Responsibilities:
:
Cash Management and Forecasting
- You'll own monthly re-forecasting of cash and P&
L projections vs plan. Proactively recommending solutions &
ensuring we maintain a healthy cash balance. - Collaborate with the Founder &
CEO as well as the board on strategic decisions and assumptions that drive our model &
plans
:
SaaS Metrics &
Financial Analysis
- Lead the finance team to continuously improve month-end procedures
- Drive a metrics culture around a key SaaS metrics (such as ARR, LTV, CAC, NRR, GRR etc)
- Enable the Leadership Team - using your insights to support their KPIs across GTM &
Product.
:
Pragmatic Governance
- Take on the Company Secretary role &
ensure we're on top of key governance and compliance standards, including managing the team ESOP and our board meetings. - Work with external partners to ensure tax compliance and other regulatory requirements.
Chief of Staff ( 50% of your time)
- Lead special projects (often a new one each Qtr) - going from planning to hands-on execution. Examples, it may include:
- Market Research and Segmentation:
Work out the TAM &
SAM for a new product - Competitive Analysis:
understand key players, dynamics and how we stand out - Customer Analysis:
run lean surveys, interviews to uncover key unmet needs etc. - Act as the lead for HR &
People related items (you will be supported if this is new to you) - Ad hoc Executive Support for CEO &
CPO re:
high stakes tasks (e.G. fill in for a speaking engagement with a key partner re:
our vision and goals for the year)
About You:
- Experience:
3-5 years in finance, with proven expertise in cash management and forecasting, demonstrating a track record of financial stability and strategic planning. - Analytical Skills:
Strong analytical capabilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and reliability. - Pragmatic Planning:
You have examples of driving simplicity and efficiency without unnecessary complexity. - Dependability:
You're a rock star in execution, taking ownership of tasks and delivering results promptly without the need for follow-up. - Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to lead a team, with strong communication skills.