Finance And Operations Director

Overview

We are Open Bionics, a growing startup based in Bristol. We offer a range of arm and hand prosthetic devices for people with limb loss and limb differences. Our flagship product is Hero PRO, a highly functional bionic hand. Our goal is to become the global leader in upper limb prosthetics, and we want you to help us achieve this.

We have teams in UK, Germany & USA. We have collaborated with major brands and have received awards for entrepreneurship, innovation and social impact.

Location/Contract set up: Programme, Tower Lane, Bristol, BS1 2NB Onsite 5 days per week. Salary: £120k per annum. Reports to: CEO. Role Type: Permanent - Full time. Hours: 37.5 per week (30 per week considered).

Role

Financial & Operations Director to join our leadership team and support growing financial and operational requirements. The role will have 5 direct reports, including: Financial Controller, IT Systems Analyst, Quality Manager and Head of HR & Culture.

Responsibilities

• Financial: Annual and monthly management accounts; Maintain a forward looking forecast; Investor relations; Banking; Attendance at board meetings; Support fundraising activities (e.g. Angel, VC investment and loans); Provide financial insights to support leaders and managers in the business; Maintaining appropriate company insurance
• Legal: Reviewing high level legal agreements and contracts; Maintaining company legal documentation; Maintaining cap table; Maintaining company share option scheme and documentation, including issuing new share options
• IT Systems: Directing IT strategy; Directing ERP system improvements, maintenance and management; Directing, negotiating and reviewing high level software contracts
• Quality & Compliance: Overseeing medical compliance across countries in which the company markets products; Overseeing ISO13485 Quality Management System
• HR: Overseeing HR, people and team; Overseeing efforts to improve retention, recruitment and operational efficiency; Overseeing team training and development; Overseeing Payroll, taxes and other key payments

Qualifications

Essential

• 7+ years in senior finance leadership, ideally in a scale-up or SME
• Experience overseeing HR, IT, and/or Quality teams
• Proven track record of improving operational processes
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial awareness
• High attention to detail with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable in a mission-driven or tech/medical device environment
• Pragmatic and collaborative
• Comfortable in ambiguity; proactive and adaptable
• Passion for scaling companies and building systems
• Aligned with company’s purpose and long-term vision

Desirable

• Netsuite, or knowledge of similar ERP software
• Experience working in a start-up company
• Experience preparing for audits, funding rounds, or exits a plus

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Additional day of leave for moving house or getting married
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 50% subsidised Gym/Sports membership / exercise classes (up to £30)
• Up to 50% cost covered for professional accreditations
• Up to 5% quarterly bonus, dependent on business performance
• Company shares (after successful completion of probation period)
• Free fruit/tea & coffee in office
• Culture of team socials

To Apply

1. Visit our website openbionics.com and click ‘Careers' to apply.

2. Write a Covering Letter explaining why you are suitable for the role. You must address the scorecard criteria and why you want to work for Open Bionics.

3. Upload your CV evidencing the technical aspects of your knowledge, skills and experience.

Note: both of the above must be provided to be considered for the post. Interviews are likely to take place virtually.

Other information

Open Bionics is an Equal Opportunities employer. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments, please contact shaun@openbionics.com. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workplace. We may operate positive action measures to encourage people from under-represented groups to apply and help them overcome disadvantages in competing with other applicants.

If you are successful, you will be expected to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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