Finance Business Partner

About Zumo

Zumo is the FCA registered, blockchain-powered digital asset partner for individuals and institutions.

We are a B2B crypto-as-a-service platform, helps banks and financial institutions to roll out compliant and ESG-aligned crypto products.

Guided by the principles of sustainability, security and customer empowerment, Zumo provides simple and secure technologies to unlock the benefits of crypto and web3.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dynamic and inquisitive Finance Business Partner who will play a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making within the organisation. The ideal candidate will excel in communicating complex financial insights to a variety of stakeholders and will possess a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Reporting line

CFO

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Requirements

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Analysis:

• Provide in-depth financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate financial performance and identify trends, opportunities, and risks.

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across various departments.
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders, ensuring they understand key metrics and implications.
• Support CFO and CEO through fundraising rounds through Cap Table Scenario modelling.

3. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategies.
• Collaborate with departments to develop accurate and realistic financial plans.

4. Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor financial performance against targets and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on financial performance to senior management.

5. Inquisitive Approach:

• Demonstrate a proactive and curious mindset in analysing financial data and business operations.
• Seek out and address underlying issues and opportunities for process improvement.

6. Decision Support:

• Support senior leaders in making informed decisions by providing comprehensive financial analyses and scenario planning.
• Evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives and operational changes.
• Optimise Customer Pricing models to deliver maximum commercial Impact to the business.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments to understand their financial needs and provide tailored support.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to discuss financial performance and strategy.

8. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement best practices in financial management and reporting.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging practices to bring innovative ideas to the role.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a finance business partnering role, Ideally within a fintech or other regulated fast-paced environment, experience In the crypto space Is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial software and integrating ERP systems 

Attributes

• Proactive and eager to take on new challenges.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• An Inquisitive nature.
• Confidence to deal with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ethical and discreet, committed to maintaining confidentiality of financial information.

Motivations

• Interest in working in a early-stage business environment, contributing to the financial health and growth of company.
• Keen to engage in continuous learning and improvement.
• Highly inquisitive and driven by a desire to understand the business and its financial drivers.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Zumo’s internal mission is to create an environment where you can create the best work of your career. In order to do that, we offer:

• At Zumo, we believe in the strength that difference brings to our business, our culture, and our community. We value the opinions and experiences of all our colleagues and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• Fully remote position with opportunities for regular in person team gatherings to develop interpersonal relationships, share knowledge and foster a sense of connection among the team.
• Pension - We give you flexibility to opt in to our voluntary company pension scheme.
• Strength-based management approach and a culture of developing staff from within.
• Generous holiday allowance of 40 days per year, including bank holidays.

At Zumo, we believe in the strength that difference brings to our business, our culture, and our community. We value the opinions and experiences of all our colleagues and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Our values

Inclusion inspires

• Zumo is accessible to everyone, everywhere
• We believe that the benefits of crypto and blockchain are for everyone
• Our decision-making is founded on the balance between people, profit and planet

Transparency wins

• The technology that we build has usability and security at its core
• We seek to make the complex simple
• We don’t use jargon

Unshakable commitment 

• We bring our A game to work every day
• We believe that great productivity comes from a tranquil environment
• We give feedback in a respectful way

Love the adventure

• We don’t take the easy path unless it’s the right one
• We’re constantly exploring to find the best way
• We accept failure as part of the road to success

Towards a sustainable world:

When it comes to crypto, we don’t believe progress should come at the cost of the environment. As the sector develops and matures at unparalleled pace, we have the perfect opportunity to ensure we develop products and behaviours that will help the future of the planet. And we believe we can play our part in demystifying the information surrounding digital assets and their impact on the climate, helping everyone to understand, assess and contribute to the decarbonisation of the industry. Find out more about our net zero strategy, partnerships, environmental pledge and work to decarbonise the sector on our webpage here.