VP Finance (m|f|x) London

THE FIRM

Greyhound is an emerging, research-driven growth equity firm founded on the belief that building enduring companies is one of the hardest challenges in business — and only a select few can achieve it. We specialize in identifying these exceptional companies as early as possible and earning the privilege to support them on their journey toward lasting greatness.

As one of the fastest-growing asset classes in private markets, there is an opportunity to build a world-class growth equity firm from the ground up. Our mission is to achieve market leading investment returns through a concentrated portfolio of enduring growth companies. Now investing from our third fund, we’re still in the early stages of our journey, but our vision is clear: to become the preferred partner for companies poised to compound their revenue, profits, and reputation over the long term.

With $1.4B in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors, non-profits, and individuals, we’ve already backed standout companies like Revolut, Guideline, Marqeta, Deliveroo, Brex, Toss, TravelPerk, N26, Weee!, Satispay, DriveWealth and Metronome.

OUR CULTURE AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Having studied what builds the most enduring companies, we firmly believe that the success of any business lies in the quality of its people and the firm’s culture. We employ this philosophy when partnering with talented entrepreneurs and equally when building our own business.

We challenge ourselves to set world-class standards and focus on creating meaningful, long-term impact rather than chasing short-term wins or personal recognition. In building our business, we prioritize depth over breadth, committing to doing a select few things exceptionally well and always striving for improvement—whether in ourselves, our team, or the value we deliver.

When faced with challenges, we take a thoughtful, analytical approach, looking beyond quick fixes to deeply understand the problems at hand. Our decisions are guided by data, first principles, and reason, as we build solutions designed to compound over time. We value direct and authentic communication, believing that candid dialogue leads to better decisions. Our teams remain lean and composed of carefully selected individuals who thrive together. By staying resourceful, executing with discipline and focus, we create lasting impact while avoiding wasted effort.

THE ROLE

On our mission to build an enduring growth organization, we are hiring a VP in Finance to architect the financial infrastructure that supports scalable operations, sharpens business performance oversight, and enables strategic decision-making. To excel in this role, you should be passionate about process automation, be dedicated to enhancing efficiency and advocate for high ROI in the organization. You will also own strategic planning, cost discipline, and vendor attribution to maintain lean internal operations.

Tasks

• Build a digital-first finance function: Architect and run system to achieve accurate and cost-effective bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR with minimal manual intervention. Hire and manage junior staff to establish a reliable ledger, monthly close, and audit-ready controls. Oversee tax filings, transfer pricing, and cash management across UK and US entities
• Deliver financial planning and reporting to drive better decision-making: Launch quarterly management reporting pack to support financial planning, capital allocation, and cost control. Implement budgeting and forecasting processes, flag inefficiencies, and upgrade core finance policies. Monitor and submit FCA capital requirement notices
• Drive high ROI for the business: Implement controls to optimize intercompany funding, expense recharges, and costs tracking including vendor spend. Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning to keep the business well-capitalized across all entities
• Build a digital-first finance function: Architect and run system to achieve accurate and cost-effective bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR with minimal manual intervention. Hire and manage junior staff to establish a reliable ledger, monthly close, and audit-ready controls. Oversee tax filings, transfer pricing, and cash management across UK and US entities
• Deliver financial planning and reporting to drive better decision-making: Launch quarterly management reporting pack to support financial planning, capital allocation, and cost control. Implement budgeting and forecasting processes, flag inefficiencies, and upgrade core finance policies. Monitor and submit FCA capital requirement notices
• Drive high ROI for the business: Implement controls to optimize intercompany funding, expense recharges, and costs tracking including vendor spend. Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning to keep the business well-capitalized across all entities

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in a blend of top-tier accounting firms and high-growth environments (i.e. either start-ups or dynamic VC funds)
• Holds a professional qualification (ACA, CPA or ACCA)
• Strong academic achievements, graduated with a first-class degree or equivalent
• Track record of driving impact in lean or high-performance settings
• Familiarity with modern finance tools and cloud/AI platforms, such as Brex, Runway, ChatGPT, Notion, etc.
• Global mindset, demonstrated through international experience or cross-border operations

Skills

• Problem Solving: Able to solve complex problems, reach a deep understanding and connect issues that might not seem relevant at first.
• Process Building: Builds clear, structured workflows that are grounded in data and aligned with business goals. Defines key stages, success criteria, and feedback mechanisms. Uses performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements. Continuously reflects changing priorities and scale.
• People Management: Sets a high talent bar and maintains strong performance standards. Has built and managed small teams, including junior staff and external vendors. Drives accountability through structured routines (1:1s, performance reviews, business reviews) and goal-focused KPIs.
• Financial Acumen: Understands capital flows through the business and uses data to drive efficiency, allocate resources, and manage risk. Balances detail with big picture supporting financial decisions.

Fit with operating principles

• Set the Bar High(er): Sets ambitious goals and repeatedly produces impressive high-quality work by seeking to continuously improve themselves, the team, and the firm through rapid iterations
• Thoughtful Problem Solvers: Loves to research and solve complex problems with rigor and efficiency by relying on logic, data and first principles and by becoming an expert in new topics, skills and technologies
• Build Enduring Growth: Comfortable seeking quality over quantity. Focusing on deep, lasting partnerships for the long haul by prioritizing LPs and portfolio companies
• Lean A* Team: Achieves best results when working collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, goal-oriented team where everyone cares intensely about Greyhound’s success
• Impact over Ego or Champagne: Values impact over titles, logos or egos and takes responsibility to get things done, never feeling like that’s not their job or blaming external factors when things go wrong

That awaits you

You will be part of a London-based, globally focused team passionate about investing in and building enduring companies — partnering with standout tech businesses like Revolut (UK), Metronome (US), and Toss (South Korea).

• You will join a firm that values continuous improvement and steep learning curves, with high ambitions and meaningful challenges that drive real growth.
• You will embark on an entrepreneurial journey where you're empowered to make a lasting impact in building a next-generation investment firm.
• You will work alongside a high-performance, high-talent-density team where A* players are recognized and rewarded disproportionately.

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Location

25 St James's Street, GB-SW1A 1HA London