Chief Financial Officer

at  Green Angel Ventures

About Green Angel Ventures
Green Angel Ventures is the reference early stage investor for UK climate innovation. We
specialise in the fight against climate change. We invest through our EIS Climate Funds, on
behalf of our co-investment partners, and through our syndicate (Green Angel Syndicate).
Together with our skilled in-house team, these funding sources also provide the knowledge and
experience to add substantial value to emerging climate start-ups.
Green Angel Syndicate is one of the largest angel syndicates in the UK. We identify, invest in,
and help the growth of companies which have specialist technology or processes which can help
limit or reduce the world’s carbon emissions. In the 6 years we’ve been investing, we have
recruited more than 350 members, and invested in 50 portfolio companies.
Green Angel Ventures is a team of 20 people, and this is an exciting time for us. As well as
increasing the number and size of investments into companies fighting climate change, our
Climate Change Fund is raising and deploying additional money, and we have been awarded
substantial government funds to invest, allowing us to make a bigger impact, faster. In July
2023, we won both of our industry’s two top annual awards, reflecting our strong market
position and impact. We are also building a very large climate venture fund.
Location
All GAV team members work from home – we have no office. Some of our team who are based around
London meet up for in-person working fortnightly, and we get all staff together twice a year
for a couple of days. This role is mostly working from home, with occasional travel to
locations in the UK. Many of our industry or member events are London-based, and it would be an
advantage if you lived within an hour of London.
The role
The CFO is a senior leader, responsible for the financial health and strategic direction of the
company. This role requires a deep understanding of financial management and a passion for the
sector in which we work. The CFO leads the finance team, provides strategic financial guidance,
and ensures operational efficiency while upholding the highest standards of financial
integrity.
Together with the CEO and the CIO, the CFO drives strategy, growth, and impact. We are a small,
fast-growing business, which will require you to be involved in all areas of the business, and
engage in ad-hoc opportunities and partnerships.
You will have full oversight of the financial operations – including internal and external
reporting, overseeing the finance operations and cashflow of the business. You will have full
responsibility for leading and managing the Finance Team (two part-time direct reports) to
ensure that all financial requirements are delivered.
You will be a member of both the Board and Steering Group, operating at a leadership level,
reporting to the CEO and Board, and responsible for the financial management of the business.
This is a full-time role, although we may consider some flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Financial strategy, planning and analysis
Managing the business financial model to drive the financial strategy
Overseeing and analysing the management accounts ensuring alignment with KPI’s
Budgeting and forecasting
Modelling as required
Financial Operations
Overseeing the financial operations of the business – including invoicing, payments, tax
returns, expenses and insurance requirements
Preparation and oversight of statutory accounts
Responsible for payroll (including benefits in kind), the auto enrolment pension scheme,
cash management and bank accounts
Responsible for Companies House and other statutory returns, including EMI, P11Ds, Pension
regulator
Leading the team to improve the financial policies and processes to support future growth
Regulatory Compliance (and risk analysis)
With the CEO, be responsible for our FCA compliance
Manage our Compliance Monitoring Programme, including producing and updating internal
processes and documents e.g. relating to Consumer Duty and Anti-Money Laundering
Run our Compliance Committee
Ensure that all FCA reporting is undertaken within set requirements and deadlines
Risk analysis including managing and reviewing the ICARA process
Oversee and participate in the annual audit process
Stakeholder Engagement
Internally by being a member of and participating of the Board, Steering Group and
Compliance Committee meetings
Collaborating, engaging with and providing insight and updates with all colleagues within
the business
Externally by engaging with our FCA Advisor, Auditors, Payroll & Accounting partners
and Pension Scheme provider
People Management
Leading and motivating the Finance team members to deliver goals and objectives related to
their roles
Undertaking all required line manager responsibilities associated with the role
(recruitment, coaching, mentoring, setting team objectives, performance reviews, etc, to
support ongoing development of the team)
Providing cover for team members’ holidays/absence/etc, getting involved in all areas of
finance
About you
You will have knowledge of and an interest in sustainability and fighting climate change.
This is a key requirement to join us at Green Angel Ventures, as you will play an active part
in our organisation, and in our plans for the future
Qualified accountant with proven leadership experience in a financial management role
Experience in the sustainable investment or financial services sector
Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities
Strategic thinker with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Previous people and line management experience
FCA compliance: While experience with FCA regulations is a plus, it is not mandatory. We
are open to candidates who are eager to learn and develop their compliance expertise. We have
the flexibility to support the successful candidate in fulfilling these responsibilities
Green Angel Ventures is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst our
own workforce, our members, and the workforces of our portfolio companies. It is within our
interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workforce, as this is good
practice and is fundamental to our core values.
Our aim is to ensure that all members, employees and job applicants are given equal
opportunities. All employees, members and investors will be respected and valued.
Benefits
The opportunity to work in one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the modern
economy: the intersection of climate change, technological innovation, and fund management.
The salary for this role is commensurate with our size and also with our ethos. We are a
growing startup business and we are striving to build a truly impactful and profitable business
over the next 5 years. We operate an approved EMI scheme to enable key employees to participate
in the financial growth of the company. We will discuss the benefit structure with candidates
as they progress through our recruitment process.
We operate an auto-enrolment pension scheme (3% employer contribution on base salary, 5%
employee) which you may opt out of.
Access to our Company paid Health & Wellbeing Cash plan.
We pay a small monthly working-from home allowance
You’ll get 25 days holiday per year, plus all bank holidays, and your birthday
Holiday days increase with length of service, up to 29 days.
We offer paid ‘journey days’ to staff travelling on holiday by train, coach or boat instead
of flying.
There will be many opportunities for long-term career growth as Green Angel Ventures
continues to scale, and expand its operations into areas such as Fund management.
Your voice counts. We employ smart people, and we listen to their opinions. You’ll play an
active part in our organisation, and in our plans for the future.
The opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful industry.
Application deadline: 10 Feb 2025. We are actively interviewing strong candidates as we
consider their submissions, and may close applications early if the right candidate is found