Head of Strategic Finance

Head of Strategic Finance @ RELAY

Relay is fundamentally reshaping how goods move in an online era. Relay is scaling faster than 99.98% of venture-backed startups and is building a talent-dense team the logistics industry has seen.Relay’s Mission

is to free commerce from friction. Today, high delivery costs act as a hidden tax on e-commerce, shaping what can be sold online and who can participate. We envision a world where more goods move more freely between more people, making the online shopping experience seamless and accessible to everyone.The Team-90 people, more than half in engineering, product and data45+ advanced degrees across computer science, mathematics and operations researchThousands of data points captured, calculated, analysed and predicted for every single parcel we handleAn intellectually vibrant culture of first-principles thinking, tight feedback loops and relentless experimentationThe OpportunityPartner with the Founder and CFO to lead the end-to-end Series B fundraising process, from strategy to execution.Lead end-to-end investor relations, from sourcing and qualifying strategic partners to developing materials and managing ongoing communications and reporting.Collaborate with teams across Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure investor diligence is backed by a rigorous and coherent financial narrative.Lead strategic financial planning, including long-range planning, capital allocation frameworks, and scenario modelling to support critical business decisions.Drive cross-functional financial analysis to assess growth opportunities, cost initiatives, and margin improvements.Who will thrive in this Role?Experience carrying out deep analysis of companies/markets in a consultancy/corporate finance/VC/PE roleStrong financial modelling and valuation skills; comfortable with SaaS or tech company metrics.Excellent communication and storytelling ability — able to distil complexity into a compelling narrative for investors. Ability to produce highly impactful and digestible investor/executive/board-focused materials.Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.Who Thrives at Relay?Aim with Precision:

You define problems clearly and measure your impact meticulously.Play to Win:

You chase bold bets, tackle the hard stuff, and view constraints as fuel, not friction.1% Better Every Day : You believe that small, consistent improvements lead to exponential growth. You move quickly, deliver results, and learn from every experience.All In, All the Time : You show up and step up. You take ownership from start to finish and do what it takes to deliver when it counts.People-Powered Greatness : You invest in your teammates. You give and receive feedback with care and candour. You build trust through high standards and shared success.Grow the Whole Pie : You seek out win-win solutions for merchants, couriers, and our customers, because when they thrive, so do we.If these resonate, and you combine strong technical fundamentals with entrepreneurial drive, let’s connect.Compensation and BenefitsGenerous equity, richer than 99% of European startups , with annual top-ups to share Relay’s success.Private health and dental coverage , so comprehensive you’d need to be a partner at a Magic Circle law firm to match it.25 days of holidaysEnhanced parental leave .Hardware of your choice .Extensive perks

(gym subsidies, cycle-to-work, Friday office lunch, covered Uber home and dinner for late nights, and more).Fast and Focused Hiring ProcessTalent Acquisition Interview - 30 min

Interview with CFO - 30 minOnsite StageCase study and deep dive with CEO and CFO - 90 min

Values Interview with VP of Operations - 45 min

Decision and offer within 48 hours. Our process mirrors our pace of work.

Relay is an

equal-opportunity employer

committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone ..... full job details .....