Job Description

About us:

Gravity Sketch is the category leader in solving the challenges faced by teams that design 3D products. Our platform enables teams to create and communicate 3D ideas in the quickest and most intuitive way possible - whether they are globally distributed or in the same geography. The platform is changing the way companies like Adidas and Ford carry out their day-to-day design work, helping to increase creativity, productivity, collaboration and compressing time to market. We take a B2C approach to B2B, nurturing a large community of highly engaged design and engineering professionals using the product to redefine their digital design workflow. The Gravity Sketch platform is accessible across VR, tablet, and web-based applications allowing users to integrate GS seamlessly into their workflow.

Our Culture

We\xe2\x80\x99re a lean but ambitious team of 100+ spread across the globe. We may be geographically spread out, but we\xe2\x80\x99re tied by our mission to radically change how teams communicate ideas spatially and expressively from anywhere!
Our focus is on output and getting the work done, not counting the hours you work. We appreciate that everyone has their own optimum setup, so provide flexibility in terms of when and where you get work done.

Our Values

• Impact
• Ownership
• Team on A Mission

Our values are at the heart of our culture, we encourage everyone to experiment, bring new ideas to the table, and challenge one another in order to arrive at the best solutions for our users. Trust is another fundamental, which is echoed through autonomy of our work. We rely on each other to be resourceful, make decisions quickly, give honest feedback, ask for help, or do whatever needs to be done in order to make a positive impact on the team, users, or business. We work hard, and know how to have fun too; with company trips, socials, sports, gaming sessions and more. We welcome you to share your hobbies with the team so we can all try something new!

About the role:

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Head of Finance who can be a true strategic partner to the leadership team by bringing a deep understanding of our financials, drivers and KPIs. You would be key to helping us set and iterate on the business strategy and plan, team level budgets, and ensuring we are operating in a way which optimises for efficient growth. In the early days you\xe2\x80\x99d be the sole boots on the ground, and with support from our accounting partners for things such as bookkeeping, drive the full A to Z of the finance function. This will require rolling up your sleeves and getting dug in to understand from first principles which processes to build, and which tools and support structure to bring on board. As we approach our Series B round we\xe2\x80\x99d look to you to build out and lead a high-performing Finance team able to support the growth of the business. Perhaps you\xe2\x80\x99ve seen what a great Finance function looks like in other companies - this would be your opportunity to build out your vision of what a world class Finance function looks like.

Responsibilities:

• Be a thought partner and strategic advisor to the leadership team to help formulate a strategy and business plan which is financially sound. Provide strategic insights and financial inputs to help make decisions on business critical issues
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to set KPIs, and align financial goals with overall business objectives to become an enabler of efficiency and growth
• Own the A to Z of the finance function, including budgeting and FP&A, AP/AR, management accounting, tax, treasury, KPI analysis and investor reporting
• Support leadership team in crafting the story for fundraises, and lead the financial due diligence process
• Build appropriate governance and controls in place to mitigate risks, including insurance
• Over time, build and lead a high performing team

Requirements:

• Experience in a Finance leadership role in a scale-up, for example as a Head of Finance at a Series B+ company. You would have experience managing and leading a small team but also have been very much hands on in your previous role
• Strong understanding of Enterprise SaaS metrics and reporting
• Strong understanding of finance, demonstrated either through relevant qualifications such as ACA or a degree/certification in accounting
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Benefits

• Uncapped holidays: The startup world is busy, we encourage taking time off to recharge and rest.
• Remote Flexible working: we appreciate that everyone has their optimum setup and things to work around in life. We support remote and hybrid working as well as varying hours.
• \xc2\xa350 month personal wellbeing budget
• Access to Open Up - if you\xe2\x80\x99re needing support big or small you can reach out to Open Up and speak to certified psychologists in 24 hours
• Private healthcare
• \xc2\xa31,000 personal budget per year for professional development. You will learn a lot here but there may be more want or need. With this budget, we aim to support you in your career growth.
• Team lunch Wednesdays: out together in person, or virtually with food delivery credit.
• Socials and a biannual global meet up: we are passionate about bringing everyone together whenever we can, this helps build tighter bonds and alignment.
• Enhanced parental leave policy (maternity and paternity)
• Cyclescheme & Techscheme
• Chance to work at a fast growing start-up changing how the products of the future are designed, and exposure to a transparent startup journey
• Real work ownership - you drive your own initiatives and have an opportunity to take your work all the way through to launch.
• Opportunity to work with some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading design companies
• Transparent insight into the startup journey, plus unparalleled learning if you\xe2\x80\x99re up for the challenge!

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all employees. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, background, and nationality