Maryam Salman

Chief Financial Officer – Network Solutions Company, Utrecht, Netherland (Hybrid)

Maryam Salman · January 19, 2023 ·

About the job

Exceptional career opportunity for an ambitious senior finance professional to join as CFO at a scale up stage network solution company based in Utrecht.

The new CFO has a crucial role in further professionalizing the internal organization to create a strong foundation for further growth. We’re searching for an inspiring leader who can recognize the different interests within the organization and know how to connect with various stakeholders and bring structure.

As a member of the management team, you will be jointly responsible for the execution of the finance strategy and the further growth of the organization. The role involves setting up structures that steer this growth in the right direction and to realize operational excellence of the supporting processes while keeping the strength of the entrepreneurial climate intact. Together with the finance, IT, legal, HR and fleet management team, the CFO defines and develops systems, processes and structures and coordinates these with those directly involved to achieve the desired improvements.

The activities include the following:

● Build and manager the finance function and oversee facility, legal, HR and fleet management departments.

● Further design and professionalization of the planning & control cycle, including timely month-end closing, reporting and (steering) management information for the various internal stakeholders and shareholders.

● Expand business control and use of data analytics.

● Optimizing the processes using existing ICT systems (Exact): operational excellence of supporting processes.

● Taking care of internal reporting and external financial reporting.

● Challenging and keeping forecasts sharp and getting the best out of the organization in continuous dialogue with the business managers.

● Monitor the progress of growth planning, commercial forecasts and investment decisions.

● Manage and further build an effective, efficient and high-quality finance team.

● Responsible for continuous monitoring of tax and legal risks of business activities.

● Maintaining external contacts including the bank, tax authorities, accountant, etc.

If you are potentially open to consider this career opportunity, we have full job description to send you a more about the company including a link to their website to review.

Finance Director – Energy Transition Company, London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Maryam Salman · January 19, 2023 ·

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About the job

Exceptional career opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join as Finance Director for a London based and established Energy Transition SaaS company, which is well capitalised and venture capital funded.

The opportunity

The Finance Director will be a key member of the management team, reporting to the Board and be finance operations focused, responsible for a team of four finance professionals. The Finance Director is responsible for implementing processes and streamlining and executing the financial strategy.

Responsibilities:

Manage all finance operations: accounting, payroll, supply chain, legal, tax, and treasury in close cooperation with the Managing Director and Executive Chairman.
Manage third parties to which finance functions have been outsourced.
Monitor cashflow and cash forecasts; manage relationships with banks and debt providers.
Developing the business plan, financial strategies, and budgets.
Developing performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction.
Maintaining in-depth relations with all members of the management team and key people across the organisation.
Understanding and mitigating key elements of the company’s risk profile.
Monitoring legal matters involving the company, and legal and regulatory compliance.
Coordinating Board and shareholder reporting.

We are searching for a Finance Director / CFO for a tech scale-up company or a Finance professional in leadership position in a corporate context, with relevant exposure to growth. Ideal career experience includes:

Understanding the requirements of private equity and/or venture capital investors.
Relevant education: Chartered Accountant or degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration.
Experience in an international context.
Smart Energy / Energy Transition / SaaS / Hardware company experience.

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this exciting opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

Director of Customer Success- Utility & Energy SaaS company – Spain (Remote)

Maryam Salman · January 19, 2023 ·

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Exceptional career opportunity for an experienced Customer Success professional to join a global cloud-based meter data management cloud solutions company in the Utility and Energy sector. We are searching for a Customer Service Director who wants to work in a dynamic environment with varied tasks and responsibilities, which includes leading complex projects with many different stakeholders, from the people in the project up to the executive level. For the first eighteen months this will be a standalone role with the opportunity to then build a team. The Customer Success Director will have a technical background, an understanding of mission critical Enterprise SaaS solutions and ideally have experience of working with grid or with energy retailers in Spain and Portugal. Ideally the customer success director is based in Portugal or Spain, close to our key customers.

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop trusted relationships with decision markers with each assigned customer and work as the lead point of contact. Understand each customer’s strategic goals to make tactical recommendations based on the business service offering.

● Gather valuable feedback for continual product improvements.

● Maintain expertise on industry trends/practices and competitive landscape.

● Play a critical communications role by regularly interacting with customers.

● Lead cross-functionality to drive customer success and work with internal teams to balance, meet and exceed customer perceptions and expectations on all levels.

● Partner with the internal sales team to develop a plan for customer success and expansion for each customer to achieve growth goals. Identify up-sell service extensions sales opportunities and communicate any potential risks that would threaten renewal.

Ideal career experience:

● 5-8+ years’ proven career experience in Customer Success for an Enterprise SaaS company.

● Strong understanding of the business processes of grid and energy retailers.

● An analytically minded professional with excellent planning & communication skills who acts as a trusted adviser and partner to our large account customers while maximising the business’s value proposition

● Excellent interpersonal communication skills. A good listener and advisor who can bring people together.

● Self-motivated, has a hands-on mentality and eager to exceed expectations.

● English written and verbal language and either Spanish or Portuguese written and verbal language.

● Solid educational background.

If you are potentially open to consider this career opportunity, we have full job description to send you a more about the company including a link to their website to review.

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Chief Financial Officer – Private Equity Fund Berlin, Germany – On-site

Maryam Salman · January 19, 2023 ·

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Exceptional career opportunity for a senior finance professional to join as CFO for a Berlin-based private equity firm that invests in SME / Mittelstand companies in Germany and across The DACH region. The firm manages a fast-growing portfolio of funds and investments, and this CFO opportunity is to lead all finance operations at the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

Work closely with the senior management team on executing the financial strategy of this growing firm.

All reporting and compliance activities as well as managing the relationship with external service providers.

Lead the finance function for the funds, including accounting, reporting, compliance and tax.

Oversee preparation of quarterly investor reporting and financial statements.

Drive fund operations including capital calls as well as tax and regulatory filings.

Oversee cash management and lead liquidity planning for the funds.

Be the main point of contact for external service providers, such as auditors, tax consultants and banks.

Review of legal documents for fund compliance and investments.

Support the investment team during transactions.

Ensure transparent communication with investors and handling of ad hoc investor inquiries.

We are searching for an experienced senior finance professional with a focus on accounting, audit or controlling, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience working with legal documents, fund administration, transaction advisory or investment controlling would be ideal.

Flexible and hybrid working conditions allowing for a healthy work-life balance. We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this exciting opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

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Chief Executive Officer – Deep Tech, Europe (Hybrid)

Maryam Salman · January 19, 2023 ·

CEO career opportunity scale up disruptive tech company based in Europe

Exceptional career opportunity for an experienced CEO for a growing Deep Tech company which is in high growth phase and venture capital funded.

The opportunity:

Set strategic priorities of the company to drive growth, profitability, and company value.
Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
Attract, retain, and develop world-class talent.

We are searching for a CEO for a deep tech scale-up company , with relevant exposure to growth. Ideal career experience includes:

A proven track record in building high performance teams.
A senior professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
Experience of scaling and taking a company to a successful exit would be ideal.
Passion for supply chain transparency and sustainability; experience in textiles, food industry, and/or supply chain management is an advantage

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this exciting opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

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