About Safi:

Safi operates the recycling industry’s first digital B2B marketplace, underpinned by AI-enhanced material quality control. We combine technology and deep industry expertise to simplify every step of the trading experience and are proud to count 400+ of the most forward-thinking recycling facilities across the globe as our customers. We closed our Series A in November 2024 raising $19.5m, and are backed by US’ & UK’s most renowned ClimateTech investors, including Chris Sacca's LowerCarbon Capital.

Ultimately, our mission is to make recycled commodity trading hyper-efficient so we can eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the unnecessary use of virgin materials in new packaging.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a driven, hands-on Head of Finance to join Safi at our most exciting inflection point yet. You’ll be the bridge between technical accounting and bold commercial strategy.

You will play a key role in defining how we price and sell our marketplace and AI SaaS products.

This is a UK-remote position. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen and experience managing UK-based financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Working closely with our CEO and Safi AI GM on defining the commercial pricing strategy of Safi Marketplace and Safi SaaS products

* Accountability over all financial control processes, including month-end close, P&L and balance sheet review, and revenue/inventory reconciliation

* Oversee cashflow forecasting, working capital planning, and Opex funding decisions

* Execute Foreign Exchange planning and hedging strategies. Manage commission accounting and margin deposit requirements for trading activities.

* Oversee more technical accounting issues (e.g., derivatives, equity, revenue recognition)

* Ensure timely and accurate submission of all corporate and indirect tax returns (VAT, Corporate Tax) across all relevant regions

* Manage R&D tax credit claims and oversee tax planning, including permanent establishment risk

* Oversee the monthly payroll cycle, including review, commission instruction, and associated compliance (PAYE)

* Oversee employee equity administration (Capdesk, option issuance/cancellation) and required HMRC valuations and accounting

* Prepare high-quality financial reports for Safi’s investors, including monthly updates and responses to ad-hoc queries

* Mentor finance team members and manage banking relationships, insurance renewals, and general ad-hoc legal/financial requests

Requirements:

* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience as a Lead Controller or a hands-on Head of Finance (Essential)

* Proven ability to improve existing processes and policies, or to build them from scratch (Essential)

* Experience managing statutory filings, tax compliance (VAT/Corporate Tax), and audit processes and UK accounting regulations (Essential)

* Experience with invoice financing / debt financing and optimising these facilities constantly (Desirable)

* Experience with foreign exchange hedging, margin deposits, and working capital cycles in a trading or marketplace environment (Desirable)

* Familiarity with managing share option schemes and cap tables (Desirable)

Diversity & Inclusion:

* We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic

* If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know upon application