VP of Finance
Hybrid • Full-time • London, United Kingdom
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Vention is a global engineering partner to tech leaders and fast-growing startups, combining 20+ years of product development expertise with an AI-first approach and a reputation for reliable delivery.
What you'll do
- Financial planning and analysis FP&A includes close collaboration with the FP&A team on budgeting, financial planning, business request evaluations, monthly reviews, and necessary adjustments
- Financial advisory and consulting involves partnering with senior management to identify cost-saving opportunities, develop revenue-enhancing strategies, predict income potential, and optimize finance and revenue processes
- Accounting operations and financial systems cover oversight of all accounting functions and ensuring efficient financial systems management
- Financial reporting and consolidation includes supervising acquisition processes, ensuring policies and procedures align with international regulations, and leading compliance efforts
- Audit responsibilities involve managing and supporting audit activities across all Vention entities
- Internal projects focus on leading SAP implementation projects and ensuring seamless integration throughout the organization
- Team management entails guiding the internal Finance team of over 30 members and overseeing collaboration with accounting, payroll, legal teams, banks, and advisors
What you bring
- 15 years of experience in Finance with demonstrable history serving as a VP of finance/Head of Finance/CFO
- Holding a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with an additional MSc/MBA being advantageous
- Deep knowledge of international accounting standards (GAAP), financial reporting & consolidation, FP&A, management accounting
- Skilled in operating within and impacting a multifaceted international corporation
- Experience in implementing ERP systems
- Exceptional leadership and management abilities
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on resolving complex issues
- Demonstrated ability to lead and execute initiatives and projects from scratch
- Fluency in English and Russian
What you'll get
- £100/month wellness allowance (gym, fitness, mental health)
- Private health insurance
- 4% employer pension contribution
- 26 days annual leave + paid winter break
- Statutory parental leave
- WeWork membership with global access
- Career coaching, growth paths, and mentorship in a high-performance culture
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