Head of Finance
About Us
At Colossyan, we are building the future of AI video. Our platform empowers content creators to transform text into training videos, delivering cost/time savings and enhanced results for over 2000 companies including industry leaders such as Paramount, Novartis, and Continental. We're also recognized as a "Leader" on G2.
We take great pride in fostering a culture of growth within our rapidly-growing, international team of over 50. Our organization thrives on a deep-seated passion for technology and its incredible potential, with a strong commitment to the personal and professional development of each team member. Yet, we don't stop at work – we also value the importance of enjoying ourselves! Our company's offsite events are a true highlight (check out the Istanbul reel!), offering a fantastic opportunity to connect and bond with colleagues.
We are actively seeking individuals who possess technological prowess, creativity, and a burning desire to make a meaningful impact. If this resonates with you, we invite you to explore what Colossyan has to offer and consider becoming a part of our team.
About the Role
As the Head of Finance, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial planning and strategic decision-making process at Colossyan. You will be a key partner reporting to the CEO and be part of our leadership team. Providing crucial insights and analyses that support the company's rapid growth trajectory and business expansion efforts.
In this role, you will lead and mentor the Finance and Legal teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Financial Planning and Forecasting, including annual budgeting and long-range strategic planning of a rapidly scaling company. Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate and achievable financial forecasts.
- Analyze KPIs and financial metrics to provide comprehensive business insights, detect trends, and proactively address risks and opportunities in a changing environment.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocation decisions, including decisions on raising equity and/or debt.
- Lead and develop a high-performing, proactive Finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Partner with the CEO on investor relations – help prepare board decks, help with fundraising (process, due diligence, etc), update the VCs
- Partner with VP of sales: manage revenue, pays sales commissions etc.
- Help with options plans, 409(a)
- Evaluate pricing and packaging decisions and be a major stakeholder in the decision-making process
- Oversee the Company’s legal and compliance matters. (EU, UK, US)
- Collaborate with the People Department around Employment-related legal questions, with the Sales team around Procurement-related legal matters and with the CEO around fundraising, IP, and Intercompany-related legal risks and solutions
- Identify and mitigate potential legal risks in collaboration with external legal counsels.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
- People leadership experience; growing and leading a high-performing team.
- Thorough understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Have supported a business through one or two funding rounds and perhaps even a company exit under the guidance of a CFO.
- Experience in working with revenue and customer software systems like your CRM, subscription management, data warehouse, and business intelligence & visualization solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Have a general understanding of all SAAS-related legal matters and the ability to use external resources financially effectively.
Good to have…
- Experience in high-growth companies
- Have a background in FP&A
- Experience in companies with GTM offices in the NA and R&D in CEE
What We Offer
💰 Competitive salary.
📈 Stock options.
🏝️ Flexible paid time off.
🛩️ International team offsites.
🗓️ A culture of efficiency with no wasteful meetings.
🤯 Opportunity to create a custom avatar of yourself.
Join Colossyan and be a part of a team that's redefining video creation with AI, shaping the future of the industry, and breaking global communication barriers.
- Locations
- London
About Colossyan
Here at Colossyan, we are building the future of learning with AI video. 🚀
Our easy-to-use AI video platform is reshaping the landscape of L&D content creation. Join top companies like P&G, Porsche, BASF, BDO, and Paramount and say goodbye to expensive filming, scheduling delays, and low engagement. Colossyan enables you to create training videos using AI at a fraction of the cost of traditional production, with higher effectiveness than text-only material. 🎬
📝 Create videos from text
Create effective videos from text, PDFs, professionally designed templates, or using an AI-powered Prompt-to-Video tool. Harness the power of our advanced text-to-speech technology, complemented by engaging ready-to-use templates, localization tools, and a simple and intuitive video editor.
🗣️ Pick your perfect AI presenter
We offer an extensive and diverse library of 50+ best-quality AI avatars, making it easier than ever to personalize your videos with hyper-realistic presenters. Leverage Colossyan’s unique Conversations feature to practice scenario-based learning with multiple avatars in one scene, or create an AI presenter of yourself with our Custom AI Avatar add-on.
🌍 Localize in four clicks
Produce videos in 70+ languages and accents, and easily translate your Colossyan videos in just four clicks using our auto translation feature.
🎁 Try Colossyan for free
Experience the Colossyan difference with our risk-free 14-day trial. Unlock your team's potential with AI-driven video learning.
Our dedication to exceptional support, endorsed by G2 with Best Support and Best Relationship rankings, ensures a seamless and rewarding journey. 🏆
Ready to transform your team’s workplace learning?
Try Colossyan today! 🚀
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