We are seeking a dynamic and versatile individual to join our team as Chief of Staff – Finance & Operations. This unique role blends strategic, financial, and operational oversight with Chief of Staff responsibilities. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the company while also helping steer strategic initiatives that drive growth and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Oversee accounting, compliance, and investor reporting functions.
• Work with external partners (e.g., accountants, legal counsel, HR providers).
• Optimise internal operations, tools, and systems for scalability and efficiency.
• Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO.
• Facilitate effective decision-making and ensure follow-through on strategic initiatives.
• Prepare internal communications, board materials, investor updates, and strategic presentations.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure alignment across departments.
• Support fundraising, hiring, and corporate development initiatives as needed.

About You

• Previous Experience: Finance, operations, consulting, or a Chief of Staff role.
• Know how to get things done: You optimise for measured action, focusing on outcomes and results.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: You’re proactive, resourceful, and take ownership without waiting for permission.
• Comfort with ambiguity: You can navigate uncertainty, make decisions with imperfect information, and pivot quickly.
• Bias for action: You value speed, prioritise progress over perfection, and know how to unblock yourself and others.
• Strong EQ and communication skills: You build trust, listen actively, and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Low ego, high impact: You’re willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever needs to get done to move the mission forward.
• Curiosity and growth orientation: You constantly seek to learn, improve, and help shape a better company.

What we offer

• You will be working with a venture-backed cybersecurity startup solving one of the industry’s key challenges.
• Flexible working environment as long as you meet your commitments.
• High-impact role with visibility and influence across the organisation; you will be able to influence the business, product, and strategic direction of the company.
• You career will progress in line with the company’s growth.
• Competitive salary, commissions and stock options.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies please.