Full-Time

Head of Finance

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Encord

Encord

51-200 employees

Data platform for computer vision workflows

Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Hybrid position based in London.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • Prior experience of leading a global finance team at a venture-backed SaaS, AI, or other high-growth technology company
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • Ability and comfort working independently across cross-functional internal teams and external relationships, and the ability to project manage large-scale projects
  • Excellent decision-making and analytical abilities focused on minimising risks, along with clear and effective communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Drive core strategic financial and planning processes at the corporate and functional levels, including budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking & analysis.
  • Build financial models to translate long-term strategic objectives into achievable growth targets.
  • Provide financial and strategic perspectives on business planning workstreams.
  • Coordinate annual audits.
  • Manage the cash flow process and planning.
  • Oversee team responsible for all AR/AP, bookkeeping, and tax declaration processes.
  • Implement process and systems improvements to drive the company’s continued growth and scaling.
  • Support the Co-founders with strategic ad hoc projects.

Encord specializes in providing a data platform focused on advanced computer vision technology. The platform offers tools that help businesses manage their data labeling and workflow processes efficiently. It allows AI teams to create high-quality 'Ground Truth' data for training AI models significantly faster than traditional methods. Encord combines technology with human expertise to ensure the accuracy and quality of data management services. Unlike many competitors, Encord supports various computer vision modalities, including images, videos, and medical imagery, and offers features like one-click automated labels and customizable workflows. The goal of Encord is to empower businesses to effectively manage and utilize their visual data, enhancing the performance of their AI models.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$45.8M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

26%

1 year growth

42%

2 year growth

88%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Encord raised $30M in Series B funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • The AI data annotation market is projected to reach $3.6 billion by 2027.
  • Encord's launch of SAM 2 shows agility in adopting cutting-edge AI models.

What critics are saying

  • Encord faces competition from established players like Scale AI and emerging startups.
  • Generative AI's rise may shift investor focus away from predictive models.
  • AI-generated content and deepfakes could lead to regulatory challenges for Encord.

What makes Encord unique

  • Encord offers a unified platform for vision and multimodal AI development.
  • The platform integrates human-centric workflows for efficient data labeling and curation.
  • Encord provides tools for active learning, enhancing model performance and data quality.

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Benefits

Social events

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Fresh equipment & gear

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Visa sponsorship

Team lunches