VP Corporate Finance at Intent HQ

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Finance, Deal Advisory, Financial Projections, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Investor Relations, Analytical Skills, Commercial Acumen, Operational Finance, Accounting Skills, Tax Issues, Legal Issues, Collaboration, Adaptability, Attention to Detail

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Intent HQ Recognised by the Financial Times as one of the FT1000 Fast Growing Companies in Europe (2022–2024), and winners of both Analytics Company of the Year 2025 and AI Company of the Year 2024 at the British Data Awards, Intent HQ is a leader and innovator in Customer AI Analytics and Data Science. Backed by strong investors and trusted by a blue-chip international enterprise customer base, our mission is to become the world’s preeminent Customer Intent Engine by combining privacy-first signal intelligence, proprietary behavioural AI/ML analytics, and uniquely accessible enterprise insights into a single platform that enables organisations to build more genuine, sustainable, and profitable relationships with customers. We began by solving complex challenges for clients in the telecommunications sector, including Verizon, O2, and Orange, and have since expanded into Financial Services, Retail, and Social Media, with clients such as HB Reavis and Zurich Group. Our clients typically manage tens of millions of customers and process billions of interactions daily. Our platform is purpose-built to handle data at this enormous scale efficiently, delivering tangible results What sets us apart is our focus on deep customer interaction data, doing the hard, specialised work so our clients can focus on applying insight to their business strategies. Today, Intent HQ is home to an exciting, diverse, and fast-growing team of 100+ people across London, Barcelona, Lisbon, Tel Aviv, New York, South Africa & India, collectively speaking over 15 languages. Recent Awards & Recognition: Best AI Ethics & Diversity Award 2025 - AI World Series Awards AI Business of the Year 2025 - The National AI Awards Analytics Company of the Year 2025 – British Data Awards AI Company of the Year 2024 – British Data Awards FT1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2022–2024 – Financial Times & Statista Top 100 Edge Computing Company 2024 – STL Partners Why Join Us: Impactful Role shaping how the company moves forward Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in a fast-paced, innovative industry Hybrid role: 3 days per week in our state-of-the-art London office plus access to the onsite gym (including towel serviced showers and changing facilities) The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team on an interim basis for a fixed but flexible term. This role will provide critical support across fundraising and investment readiness projects, as well as assist with operational finance and other ad hoc projects, working in alignment with the core finance team. The role will report to the CFO, and is intended to complement and supplement the existing finance team. You will ensure that key projects identified by the CFO are delivered on time without jeopardising standard operational processes and support the senior finance team to ensure that key commercial and financial controls are effectively and timely applied. Key responsibilities: Support the CFO with deal-related activities to maximise deal value and optimise deal structure, including during prospective investor briefings, updating financial projections and producing analyses, due diligence, negotiation and contacting. Prepare and maintain investor-ready data rooms across all areas of the business, ensuring information is robust, accurate, and consistent. This will include data preparation, coordinating, and chasing other stakeholders across the business. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure financial insights and analysis produced underpin sound decision-making and optimise deal terms. Take a lead role in certain other corporate finance activities such as due diligence, warranty insurance and share option schemes. Assist with selected operational finance projects to ensure important financial and commercial controls are applied, and in support of the Group’s Senior Leadership Team. What we are looking for: Strong background in corporate finance or deal advisory, ideally with experience from a Big 4 accountancy firm or similar. Proven experience of supporting deal preparation, progression, negotiation, legal and completion activities, including cross-border deals. Deep understanding of investor expectations and data preparation for fundraising and acquisition transactions. Strong, rounded accounting and financial technical skills, with a good awareness of the main tax and legal issues that arise during corporate transactions. Excellent commercial acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail, preferably with operational financial experience. Collaborative, hands-on, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Diversity & Inclusion Intent HQ is an equal opportunities employer with an ethos of commitment to promoting and practicing diversity, equality and inclusion at work. At IHQ, different perspectives, ideas and experiences are valued and respected, with fair and equal opportunities provided for all. Our diversity and inclusion efforts have been recognised with us winning two consecutive Women in Tech UK Awards, under the Best Tech Employer (51-149 Employees)’ category & being shortlisted for the Best Employer for Parental Support award - an achievement we are very proud of. In 2024 we were nominated again for the Best Tech Employer and our in house recruiter was highly commended for the Best In house Recruiter award! Our Culture Working for Intent HQ, you have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in an environment where you are encouraged to think and act outside traditional methods. We are a growing business with a flat structure meaning everyone is visible and able to make an impact, not just in their own role, but across the business on a daily basis. We promote a collaborative, innovative and sociable culture, oriented towards performance and competitive advantage. Our DNA is made up of flexibility to all staff with a family-friendly approach and focus on personal development. We have high expectations and pride ourselves on our cultural standards. Benefits Flexible working Free breakfast daily (when in the office) 26 days holiday (pro rata) Pension scheme Income Protection with Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Oliva Mental Health platform and counselling Higher than statutory maternity/paternity benefits Work socials Wellbeing programme Cycle to work scheme Training opportunities

Responsibilities

The VP Corporate Finance will support the CFO with deal-related activities and ensure key projects are delivered on time. The role also involves preparing investor-ready data rooms and collaborating with internal stakeholders for financial insights.