Head of Operations & Finance

Sedric is revolutionizing the way financial institutions ensure consumer protection and regulatory compliance while growing their business. As the only consumer finance compliance platform covering the entire compliance cycle, Sedric offers compliance teams comprehensive oversight to confidently manage their compliance operations. Recently awarded ‘Most Promising Fintech Startup’ by CitiBank and Visa, Sedric serves clients on three continents.

As the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company, ensuring that our processes and systems align with our business goals. You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and supporting the growth of the company.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in P&L management, extensive experience in SaaS startups, and the ability to work closely with senior management, R&D teams, and legal departments.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement operational strategies and processes to support the company's growth objectives. Performing hands-on operative tasks and supervising the day-to-day operation in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Manage the company's P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure profitability and financial health.
  • Identify and implement process optimizations to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with R&D, product, and sales teams to ensure seamless integration of operations with business development and product innovation.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and manage operational risks. Oversee legal compliance in coordination with the legal team.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel to manage contracts, intellectual property, and other legal matters. Ensure operational practices adhere to legal requirements and mitigate risks associated with regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in operational leadership roles, with a significant part in global SaaS companies
  • Proven experience in a startup environment (10-50 employees), preferably having scaled operations from early stages
  • Familiarity with legal aspects of business operations, including contract management and regulatory compliance
  • Strong background and proven experience in managing profit and loss statements, budgeting, financial analysis, and treasury management
  • Leadership: Demonstrated experience working with and influencing senior management and stakeholders
  • Technical Understanding: Familiarity with the relationship between business and R&D functions, and the ability to bridge the gap between these areas
  • Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Law, or a related field, an MBA or other relevant advanced degree is a plus