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About Improve Improve International is the world’s leading independent provider of post-graduate veterinary training. Operating in 8 countries across Europe and the US, Improve provides high-quality training both online and in the classroom. We have recently completed a management buy-out for the Benchmark group and are now embarking on an ambitious growth plan. To help us deliver on this plan, we are looking to high-quality individuals to join the team who are ambitious and want to make a difference.   Job Purpose Reporting to the group CFO, this role has two distinct elements: Firstly, this role will be responsible for overseeing and rapidly improving our European accounting operations and working with the UK team to implement standardized ways of working across the group. Secondly, this role will take the lead on Financial planning and analysis for the whole group, supported by the rest of the team.   Key Responsibilities Rapidly move inhouse currently outsourced finance operations Work with UK team to develop standardised processes and ways of working. Implement this for European accounting function Implementation of new finance and billing systems Ownership of all tax, statuatory reporting and compliance for European entities Ownership of group FP&A processes and systems including all budgeting and forecasting Work with CFO to provide the Board and management team first class insight and KPIs on business performance, looking both forward and backwards. Build rolling cashflow forecasting at a group level and work with the business to build processes that help keep it up to date and accurate Line management of a small team Focus on continuous improvement of all processes Business partnering of Group Operations Director, providing decision support and analysis to support growth   Qualifications and experience Qualified accountant Experience in a similar role, having industry knowledge is advantageous Experience managing teams and strong stakeholder and commercial manager experience Previous experience managing a finance team Strong Excel skills Proficient in finance systems Strong understanding of business insight and KPIs   Personal attributes/characteristics Fluent written and verbal English (mandatory) Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines High attention to detail and experience working in fast paced dynamic environments Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, key business partner Previous experience managing a finance team Can-do, positive and proactive attitude Self-starter and self-sufficient Empathetic people leader    What we offer Competative market-rate salary Participation in group bonus scheme Opportunity for progression in dynamic, growth business   How to apply Please send your CV and covering letter in English expliaining your suitability for this role, to recruitment@mail.improveinternational.com with the title of this role in the subject line The closing date for applications is Friday 8th January, 2021 Please note, that due to current resource contraints we will only be able to reply to those candidates who progress to an interview.

Sensei is a technology company launched in 2017, designing the most advanced and state-of-the-art store automation system. We are redefining the way retail works and built the only enterprise-class system ready for wide deployment across multiple existing stores. Trough AI-powered computer vision systems, sensor fusion and unique algorithms we offer the smoothest shopping experience, where customers grab what they want and leave! We are actively looking for a creative, strategic thinking, and highly driven Director of Revenue Growth to build and develop our fast-growing business and maximise profitability. What you'll be doing: Create a strategic roadmap for the company’s revenue operations; Develop a pricing strategy for each of our distribution channels and products to ensure maximum possible margin opportunities for Sensei; Implement business intelligence tools that will track revenue performance and inform strategic decisions; Provide thought leadership across the organization on key goals and metrics to ensure company-wide goals are met; Demonstrate technical expertise and build commercialization processes and a full Revenue Operations process, plan, and key success metrics for growth; Scale operations team in close partnership with Product, Engineering, and Sales to provide “outstanding, world-class service at scale”; Launch and lead processes to build and scale partnerships across vendors/partners to help accelerate Sensei revenue growth; Understand target customers business needs, develop proposals and accurately articulate Sensei value proposition at the executive level; Collaborate closely with leadership, finance, and product to set team revenue performance targets; Collaborate with the CEO, CFO, COO and be ready to present to our board of investors to ensure the continued financial success of the company; Craft thorough presentations and proposals for prospective merchants; Building and sharing knowledge on competition, our product, the retail industry etc. About you: 5+ years of enterprise leadership experience ideally in retail or deep technology; Fluent in business English, and French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German language skills are a strong plus; Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions; Strength in problem-solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask; Are a strong proactive communicator who has experience building presentations and sales materials from scratch; Are a business strategist who understands our marketplace, the product, and what it takes to move the needle with clients; History of overachieving targets in a SaaS, market-leading technology; Strong executive presence - experience and comfort level working with C-level executives; A solid network of potential prospects or partners across Europe would be preferable; Tech-savvy, with a real passion for Technology; Good eyes for business opportunities with an awareness of what drives the market; Extraordinary communication and negotiation skills and techniques; Highly organized and able to prioritize shifting workloads and responsibilities effectively Benefits & Perks Amazing personal growth experience - The rare chance of having decision ownership and direct impact on the growth of a venture-backed startup; Remote and flexible working hours – as long as you get the work done; Ownership - This is the most exciting time to join Sensei, and you'll have direct input and influence on the direction we take; Motivating compensation – Competitive compensation package; Impactful work – you'll have a rare opportunity to build a product literally used by millions of people across the world; A holiday allowance of 24 days per year; Top of the range equipment to help you do your job to the highest possible standard; Regular learning meetings as part of our growth-mindset culture. Does it sound like "the job" you're looking for? Amazing! Apply then:) Link: https://sensei.teamtailor.com/jobs/997469-head-of-revenue-growth

Sensei is a technology company launched in 2017, designing the most advanced and state-of-the-art store automation system. We are redefining the way retail works and built the only enterprise-class system ready for wide deployment across multiple existing stores. Trough AI-powered computer vision systems, sensor fusion and unique algorithms we offer the smoothest shopping experience, where customers grab what they want and leave! We are actively looking for a highly driven  Chief Revenue Officer  to build and develop our fast-growing business and maximise profitability. What you'll be doing: Create a strategic roadmap for the company’s revenue operations; Develop a pricing strategy for each of our distribution channels and products to ensure maximum possible margin opportunities for Sensei; Implement business intelligence tools that will track revenue performance and inform strategic decisions; Provide thought leadership across the organization on key goals and metrics to ensure company-wide goals are met; Demonstrate technical expertise and build commercialization playbooks and a full Revenue Operations process, plan, and key success metrics for growth; Scale operations team in close partnership with Product, Engineering, and Sales to provide “outstanding, world-class service at scale”; Launch and lead processes to build and scale partnerships across vendors/partners to help accelerate Sensei revenue growth; Understand target customers business needs, develop proposals and accurately articulate Sensei value proposition at the executive level; Collaborate closely with leadership, finance, and product to set team revenue performance targets; Collaborate with the CEO, CFO, COO and be ready to present to our board of investors to ensure the continued revenue growth of the company. About you: 5+ years of relevant leadership experience in a reputable company/startup; Fluent in business English. French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German language skills are a strong plus; Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions; A proactive communicator who has experience building presentations and sales funnel playbooks from scratch; Business strategist who understands our marketplace, the product, and what it takes to move the needle with clients; History of overachieving targets in a SaaS, market-leading technology; A solid network of potential prospects or partners across Europe would be preferable; Good eyes for business opportunities with an awareness of what drives the market; Extraordinary communication and negotiation skills and techniques; Open to relocate to Lisbon for an onboarding period. Benefits & Perks We put all of our employees at very high standards, and we want you to be thoroughly rewarded for that. We believe in providing the best environment to allow you to do your best work, and we currently offer the following: Amazing personal growth experience - The rare chance of having decision ownership and direct impact on the growth of a venture-backed startup; Remote and flexible working hours – as long as you get the work done; Does it sound like “the job” you’re looking for? Amazing! Apply then:) Link: https://sensei.teamtailor.com/jobs/1063027-chief-revenue-officer