Chief Financial Officer, Sessions
+ Bonus + Share Options
More information about location
3-5 days a week in office (Victoria Station, London)
Licensing and franchising of founder led food brands
Posted today
Licensing and franchising of founder led food brands
101-200 employees
Posted today
+ Bonus + Share Options
More information about location
3-5 days a week in office (Victoria Station, London)
101-200 employees
Company mission
Bridging non-stop originality for every kitchen.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will bring experience from a senior finance leadership role, such as Finance Director or CFO, and demonstrate a genuine passion for fast-paced, high-growth start-up or scale-up environments
- A professional qualification OR at least 3 years in a finance leadership position
- Experience in international expansion is preferred but not essential
- Start up or scale up experience
- Experience in the tech or food industry is preferred but not essential
- Thrives in a fast paced, self starter environment
- Evidenced examples of drive and ambition within previous roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, data-led
- Excellent communication, presentation and influencing abilities
- Proficiency in financial software and systems
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- High level of integrity and professionalism, and an eye for detail
- Passion for innovation and start-up culture
- Charismatic and energetic, with a passion for food ideally
- Expert level of English language
- Right to work in the UK
What the job involves
- An exciting and rare opportunity for a seasoned senior finance leader with high-growth experience to join Sessions as our CFO — just as we accelerate towards our next big chapter
- We are searching for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join our executive team
- This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a thriving enterprise
- Our current CFO, a highly valued founder, is transitioning away from day-to-day operational responsibilities. While remaining an integral part of the Sessions family and contributing strategically, their shift opens the door for a dedicated financial expert to take the helm and drive our financial strategy, operations, and performance
- This role involves overseeing all financial activities, ensuring the financial health of the company, performance management and improvement, and providing strategic insights to support growth and sustainability
- This role is intended to operate at Board level with formal appointment subject to the successful candidate meeting all requirements and organisational readiness
- Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies, forecasts and budgets which support the company’s growth objectives and ensure efficient allocation of resources and cost control. Working closely with other senior leaders in the business as a partner
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of financial reports including flash reporting, monthly management accounts and year end audit and statutory accounts processes. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders
- Board & Investor Reporting: Oversee the materials and information provided to the Board, lenders and investors
- Corporate Governance: Undertake the company secretarial responsibilities with regards to Companies House, maintaining and managing the Cap Table and share option schemes. Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Investment Agreement and Bank Facility
- Key Liaison: Act as a primary Director-level contact with external partners as required, such as insurers, HMRC, landlords, lawyers, financial institutions and advisors
- Treasury and Cash Flow Management: Develop capital structure strategies as well as monitor and manage cash flow to ensure financial security and solvency. Implement strategies to optimise working capital
- Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Provide insights to support decision-making
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. Identify and mitigate financial risks. Support the leadership team in any compliance, dispute or risk issues
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team. Currently comprising a Group Financial Controller and one Finance Assistant. Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Overseeing their key responsibilities of AP, partner payments/reporting, payroll, management reporting and accounts
- Operational Support: Collaborate with other departments to support operational and strategic initiatives
- New Market Expansion: Play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s planned global growth and entry into new international markets
Application process
- We usually respond within a week
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The traditional food industry can struggle with innovation and bringing new concepts to consumers. Scaling these concepts and maintaining consistent quality across locations can be another hurdle.
Led by former executives from Deliveroo, Brew Dogg, and Soho House, Sessions tackles this problem by acting as a launchpad for exciting new food brands. Considered 'the record label of food' it leverages expertise in technology, branding, and franchise operations to help brands flourish. This includes everything from initial concept development to partnering with existing kitchens to fulfil orders.
With a brand portfolio that includes UK crowd favourites, Sobe Burger, Little Bao Boy, and Kenny Tutt's Patty Guy, Sessions is focused on becoming the go-to platform for innovative food experiences.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2023
$4.5m
EARLY VC
Jan 2022
$10m
SERIES A
Total funding: $14.5m
Company benefits
- Monthly commission (sales roles only)
- Work from home opportunities
- Pension
- Wear what you like dress code!
- Paid after work socials
- £2,000 employee referral scheme
- Paid volunteer days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bonus Scheme
- Potential for Share Options in some roles
- 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
- Health & Dental Benefit - Virtual GP
- Financial Benefits via Mintago
Company values
- Data-Led
- Ambitious
- Agile
- Fun
Company HQ
Belgravia, London, UK
Leadership
Dan Warne
(CEO)Director of Warne Consulting (for tech and hospitality sectors) and former Managing Director at Deliveroo.
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