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About HIVED At HIVED, were steamrolling forward as one of Europes fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing.Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. In an ever-growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm, HIVED has been built from the ground-up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery.A tech company at heart, our talent and technology is laser-focused on delivering the best possible delivery experience for end-customers and meeting the needs of our retail partners. From our drivers to our data engineers, we are constantly working to improve this customer experience that makes us deliver better.Already trusted by leading international brands such as Zara, Uniqlo, ASOS, Nespresso, and more, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees, and we are backed by some of Europes leading investors and VCs in climate-tech, logistics and mobility including , , , and the British government. Were passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.Role Overview As Head of Strategic Finance, you will work closely with the CFO and CEO to develop our capital strategy, build investor relationships, and support on fundraising processes. Youll develop and execute a proactive financing roadmap - aligning capital sources with growth objectives, evaluating funding options (equity and debt), and supporting the CFO & CEO in investor engagements. When not actively raising capital, youll lead strategic finance projects and support decision-making on capital allocation, M&A, and corporate development.This role is ideal for someone with venture capital, venture lending or other investing experience looking to make the move into building a business from within. It requires a combination of strategic long-term thinking, problem solving & framing to deliver a clear narrative for investors, and an analytical skillset & detail-orientation to prepare the materials & run the process to enable us to raise capital.ResponsibilitiesCapital Strategy & PlanningDevelop and continuously refine the companys medium- and long-term capital strategyEvaluate and support negotiation of capital solutions across equity, venture debt, asset-backed lending, and infrastructure capitalDevelop financial models and scenario planning tools to support decision-making on funding options and capital allocation, including long-term forecasts / business plansAnalyse financing options and propose optimal capital structures to support growth, M&A, and liquidity goalsModel various funding scenarios, incorporating cost of capital, dilution, investor mix, and exit implicationsPrepare recommendations for the CFO to take to the executive on timing, sizing, and structure of future funding roundsFundraising & Investor RelationsLead all aspects of the fundraising process (equity funding rounds, debt, and other non-dilutive financing), from investor mapping to term sheet administration, due diligence and closePrepare and manage investor materials including pitch decks, financial models, memos, and Q&A documents, working with stakeholders across the business to develop these materialsRun responses for legal, financial and other due diligences conducted by potential investorsBuild and manage a high-quality investor pipeline (VCs, growth equity, strategic investors, family offices) for the CFO & CEO to engage withMaintain the investor CRM and monitor effectiveness of our investor go-to-market approachManage relationships with investors post-fundraise; ensure alignment of reporting with overall strategy; prepare & monitor debt reporting e.g. covenant adherenceStrategic Finance & Corporate DevelopmentPressure-test initiatives & performance from an investor perspective, to provide an external lens to support shaping the strategy of the business to support our investment thesis. This could include LTV/CAC analysis, unit economics interrogation, and pricing strategy support (working alongside our Head of Business Partnering)Partner with the CFO to maintain and stress-test long-term financial models and business forecasts, working with other teams within the Finance functionSupport M&A activity: target evaluation, synergy modelling, deal structuring, and integration planningPartner with the CFO on board materials, capital allocation planning, and strategic reviewsRequirements5-8+ years experience in venture capital, venture lending, investment banking or private equity, or in corporate or strategic finance / fundraising at a venture-backed scale-upProven experience raising and structuring capital from multiple sources (equity, debt, infrastructure, or asset-backed)Deep knowledge of venture and growth financing dynamics, capital structuring, and investor expectations, especially how to run a fundraising process end-to-end for both equity & debt financingStrong financial modelling and valuation skills, including debt metrics (e.g. IRR, leverage ratios) with exceptional attention to detailExperience working with institutional investors, lenders, and external advisorsExcellent communicator able to distill complex ideas into compelling written and verbal narrativesStrong commercial mindset with the ability to align capital planning with business growthHigh integrity, low ego, and comfortable with high responsibility in a fast-moving environmentNice to haveMake sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.Existing relationships in the UK or European venture ecosystem, and/or with infrastructure funds, banks or venture lendersExperience with debt financing or hybrid instrumentsExperience with logistics, transport, EV, energy or similar businessesExposure to legal and tax structuring for capital transactionsHow we reward our team A key role with strategic influence across capital, finance, and growthHigh autonomy and trust within a collaborative, ambitious teamDynamic working environment with a diverse teamHuge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidaysSubsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental and visionWeekly team lunch and regular company socialsMacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference)Hybrid working set-up with in-person time expected at our Shoreditch officeEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policyCycle to work schemeDog friendly office#J-18808-Ljbffr