Finance Director, Fully-Remote

About Kyra
At Kyra, we’re leading the creator marketing revolution—driving the creator economy with cutting-edge technology and bold creativity. More than just an agency, we’re an AI-powered platform empowering creators to turn their passions into thriving careers. Trusted by global brands like H&M, Nike, Prime Video, Polaroid, and Kiehl’s, we’re scaling rapidly with a dedicated team of 50. Together, we transform bold ideas into content that truly resonates with audiences around the world. 🚀

With $15 million in Series A funding, we launched the Kyra Platform—a revolutionary platform that’s reshaping the creator economy. It’s where creators build their networks, earn, and thrive, while brands gain access to a high-impact marketplace for trendsetting, high-ROI campaigns. Curious about what we do? Check out our latest success stories here 👀

The Opportunity
As Finance Director at Kyra, you’re stepping into a role that’s both strategic and hands-on. You’ll join our senior leadership team, taking the lead on all things financial and ensuring compliance across multiple markets. This isn’t just about managing numbers—it’s about building a financial backbone that fuels growth, supports big-picture decisions, and makes sure we’re staying on the right side of every regulation.

You’ll be working closely with our CEO, COO and leadership team, optimising financial processes, integrating with our platform, setting up strategic finance initiatives,, and overseeing global tax and compliance. As we scale and drive rapid growth, your insights and leadership will be crucial to keeping Kyra on track.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Financial Strategy & Leadership: Own Kyra’s financial roadmap, including FP&A, and build a strategy that aligns with ambitious growth goals across the UK, US, and beyond.
• Operational Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and readiness for success across all markets.
• Global Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with UK, US, and international regulations, managing risk effectively while navigating diverse regulatory landscapes.
• Supporting Strategic Growth: Lay the financial groundwork for Kyra’s expansion, collaborating with leadership to embed resilient financial structures that support scalable growth.
• Board-Level Reporting & Investor Relations: Prepare and present financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for the board and investors, fostering strong investor relationships, leading fundraising efforts, and driving financial strategy.
• Metrics-Driven Growth: Establish and track KPIs that drive data-driven decisions for sustainable growth and keep the team accountable.
• Team Leadership: Lead a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement, as well as building strong relationships across the business.

Who You Are: Technical Skills:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with around 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and FP&A, with a sharp eye for results-driven financial strategy.
• Skilled in financial modelling, pricing strategies, and revenue forecasting to support sustainable growth.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK, US, and global financial regulations, tax compliance, and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to manage details with precision, from maintaining margins and financial controls to refining the sales process for maximum efficiency.
• Hands-on experience in scaling startups, scaleups, or high-growth SMEs, where adaptability and innovation are key to success.

Leadership & Influence:

• A clear and compelling communicator, skilled at turning complex financial insights into actionable advice for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Track record as a Finance Director or senior finance leader in high-growth environments, ideally in media or tech.
• Proven ability to move seamlessly between high-level strategic planning and detailed financial management, bringing both vision and execution.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence internal and external partners.
• Experienced in investor relations, adept at balancing intellectual rigour with emotional intelligence to build trust and rapport.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Remote Working: We operate a remote-first working model 🏠 Flexible Working: We trust our team to balance work and life with flexible hours ⏰
• Vacation: Enjoy 25 days of vacation plus public holidays 🏖️
• Paid Wellness Leave: Up to 4 weeks of sick leave at full pay if you’re unwell 😌
• Remote/Online Onboarding: Regular check-ins with your manager and team during and after onboarding to ensure full support 💻👋
• Professional Development: We support your growth with an annual personal training and development budget 🌱
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for your personal needs, in and out of work 💚
• Pension Scheme: Participate in a contributory pension scheme 📈
• Team Culture: Be part of a fun, creative, supportive, and diverse team 💫

🕵️ Hiring Process (Remote)

• Story Swap with a People Team Member: A 30-minute conversation where you’ll share your career journey and get an inside look at Kyra.
• Capabilities Interview: A 1-hour deep dive with our COO & Co-Founder to explore your skills and experience.
• Task Presentation: Complete a short task and present it to our CEO & COO (1 hour) to showcase your problem-solving and strategic thinking.

💟 Support

• If you have a condition or require an adjustment to our interview process - please let us know so we can make adjustments to support you.