Investor Relations

Our client is a fast-growing venture capital-backed renewable energy engineering spin out from the University of Oxford.

They are a team of world-class engineers and researchers, working on some of the most innovative developments in the renewable energy industry.

They are looking to fill the position of Head of Finance/Investor Relations with a candidate that is seeking employment within a fast growing organisation.

Please note this is NOT an accounting role in the traditional sense

Responsibilities and Duties

As Head of Finance/Investor Relations, the ideal candidate will report directly into the CEO, forming part of the Senior Management Team

The ideal candidate will;

• Work closely with the CEO and the Board, developing comprehensive financial plans and strategies.
• Design and implement a proactive investor relations strategy to effectively communicate the company’s vision, financial performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential investors
• Use financial models to forecast financial performance.
• Undertake financial data analysis to support decision-making and identifying areas for improvement, in the company's decision-making process.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments and competitors’ activities to provide insights.
• Ongoing management of investor relation activities, such as preparation of investor relations plan and budget for the IR function.
• Oversee the company’s compliance with requirements related to investor communications and disclosure.
• Organise and attend investor meetings, conferences, seminars, road shows and conference calls relating to both current and future fundraising activities.
• Identity and assess financial risks,
• Stay informed about industry trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes.
• Managing the equity division and share schemes.
• Managing relationships with banks and other financial institutions, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Overseeing and facilitation of external audits, addressing any audit findings and implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will meet the following Essential criteria;

• Degree in Finance and/or Business
• In-depth investment banking experience with a strong understanding of financial markets regulations and corporate governance.
• Strategic financial management experience.
• Excellent investor relations, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with investors, key stakeholders, and senior management.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis, with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• A clear and concise communicator, different mediums.
• A strategic thinker with an analytical mindset
• Previous experience supporting company fundraising and grant applications.
• Proven ability to adapt and manage a diverse array of tasks and priorities, whilst remaining calm and productive under pressure.
• Self-motivated with decision-making skills and the ability to see the big picture.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills with respect to priorities.
• A People Manager who is supportive, respects and is an advocate for belonging, inclusivity and diversity, who is able to identify and provide opportunities for personal growth and development.
• A 'can do’ attitude - do what is needed for the business.

The ideal candidate may have the following desirable experience;

? MBA qualification would be highly desirable for this position.

• Deal making experience either in Investment Banking, Venture Capital or Private Equity.
• Management of a comprehensive virtual Data Room (ideally Firmex)
• Experience within renewal energy technologies or R&D.
• Experience in a start-up and or growing company environments.

At Our client, equality, diversity and inclusion are really important . They welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Please note that the company’s office is based in Oxford so you must be able to visit when required even though the role is remote.