Head of Finance

Job description: Head of Finance (Ghent or London)

Who are we:

LegalFly is a pioneering legal AI platform offering unmatched security and productivity that is transforming the legal industry:

🏆 Exceptional product-market fit: Our advanced and intuitive legal AI solutions have rapidly gained traction in the market. LegalFly is trusted by leading European enterprises and law firms, and we have strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Slaughter & May and Allianz.

🚀 Hyper-growth: Following our successful Series A funding round of 15 million EUR in July 2024, LegalFly is experiencing rapid growth. Backed by top investors, including Mehdi Ghissassi, Director of Product at Google Deepmind, we plan to triple our team by the end of the year to accelerate product development and revenue growth.

🥇 World-class team: LegalFly was founded by four tech veterans from Tinder, bringing extensive knowledge and expertise to drive innovation.

🔒 Unmatched security: We are setting the global standard for responsible legal AI with unrivaled security measures. LegalFly ensures that sensitive client data never leaves the company's premises through on-premise anonymization.

🌎 Global expansion: Our recent funding will support our expansion across the globe. We are extending our platform to key jurisdictions, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, and Belgium, driving the digital transformation of legal services globally.

Job requirements

Join us at LegalFly as our new Head of Finance and be a part of our mission to revolutionize the legal industry with cutting-edge AI technology.

Key responsibilities:

Operational Scalability

• Develop and manage scalable processes and systems to support rapid growth.

• Collaborate with other departments to analyze financial impact and inform key business decisions.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with international standards

• Guarantee compliance with all relevant regulations and legal requirements.

Financial Efficiency and Growth

• Identify opportunities to drive efficiency in the company enhancing growth and optimizing costs.

• Monitor cash flow and manage working capital to support sustainable growth.

Strategic Financial Planning and Investor Relations

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support LegalFly in achieving continued growth beyond Series A funding, including preparation for Series B and beyond.

• Fully own LegalFly’s Financial Model

• Advise the executive team on financial opportunities, risks, and long-term planning

• Play a pivotal role in fundraising

Team Development

• Lead, expand, and develop the finance team to build a robust financial function.

• Mentor and coach team members to prepare them for future growth.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Have experience in a senior finance role within a fast-growing tech B2B SaaS scale-up environment.

• Have successfully managed or led financial operations during a growth phase, including transitioning through funding rounds.

• Are highly proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning, fully owning SaaS metrics calculation and monitoring.

• Have a strong understanding of capital raising, investor relations, and navigating financial markets.

• Are familiar with international accounting standards and regulatory compliance.

• Have proven experience optimizing profitability, cash flow management, and cost control.

• Demonstrate excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and mentoring finance teams.

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other executive teams and external stakeholders.

• Have a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Are passionate about scaling a high-growth company and have a genuine interest in contributing to the company’s strategic direction.

Our offer

🌟 A position with impact: Join a fast-growing tech scale-up with an innovative culture and tremendous market opportunity.

💰 Competitive salary package.

📈Equity compensation in the form of ESOP.

💻 Top-class equipment to thrive: Including Macbook, Herman Miller chair, and Widescreen 34' monitor.

🏥 Investment in your well-being: top-notch health insurance and a pension plan

🏡 Hybrid work policy: office days are Tuesdays, and Thursdays and one additional day of your choice. Remote work is possible two days a week.

🏢 Beautiful, light-filled office in the heart of Ghent on Veldstraat or London (Fitzrovia).

🍽️ Free lunch on office days.

🎉 Monthly team activities & yearly team retreat.

Have we sparked your interest? Let’s get in touch & join the AI Revolution! 🚀