Full-Time
Director of Finance
Posted on 5/28/2024
StackAdapt
1,001-5,000 employees
Programmatic advertising and digital marketing platform
Senior
Remote in UK
This role is open to candidates located anywhere in the United Kingdom. Occasional travel may be required.
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or equivalent
- Experience in a senior finance role with a focus on international operations, particularly within the EMEA region
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication abilities, including conveying complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with Sage ERP or Netsuite is a significant plus
- AdTech or consumption business model experience is a significant plus
- Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple organizational levels
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization's objectives and key results for the EMEA region
- Oversee the budgeting process for the EMEA region, collaborating closely with department heads and the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to set ambitious financial targets
- Prepare comprehensive regional financial statements, budget variance analysis, and other relevant reports for executive management
- Provide insights to guide strategic decision-making at both regional and corporate levels
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with local and international regulations
- Implement and monitor regional internal controls to mitigate financial risks
- Manage regional cash forecasts and banking relationships to optimize the region's cash use
- Ensure timely compliance with statutory legal and tax filings
- Lead and develop the regional finance team, providing mentorship and guidance
- Communicate financial performance, strategies, and risks effectively to stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members, and investors
- Build strong relationships with external partners, financial institutions, auditors, and regulatory bodies in the EMEA region
StackAdapt specializes in programmatic advertising, which uses software to automate the buying of digital ads. The company provides a platform that enables businesses to run display, video, and native advertising campaigns efficiently. Its main product is a Demand Side Platform (DSP) that allows advertisers to purchase digital ad space in real-time, ensuring that ads reach the right audience at the right moment. StackAdapt differentiates itself from competitors by not requiring monthly minimums, giving clients the flexibility to adjust their advertising budgets based on market conditions. The company also offers a Creative Studio to help clients enhance their ad content for better results. Known for its expertise in native advertising, StackAdapt has the largest scale in the industry with numerous integrations and partnerships. The goal of StackAdapt is to empower agencies and brands to maximize their digital advertising efforts through a comprehensive and flexible platform.
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$900K
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 16%2 year growth
↑ 39%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada highlights StackAdapt's strong company culture and employee satisfaction.
- Strategic partnerships, such as with Throtle for healthcare audience targeting, demonstrate StackAdapt's ability to deliver highly relevant and timely content.
- Expansion into Chinese language media buying across APAC opens new markets and growth opportunities for the company.
What critics are saying
- The highly competitive programmatic advertising market requires continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
- Rapid expansion and new hires, such as the appointment of a new CMO and VP of Client Services, could lead to integration challenges and strategic misalignments.
What makes StackAdapt unique
- StackAdapt's no monthly minimums offer unparalleled flexibility for brands and agencies, setting it apart from competitors with rigid pricing models.
- The company's extensive native advertising integrations and partnerships with 50 supply partners provide unmatched scale and reach in the industry.
- StackAdapt's Creative Studio offers specialized services to optimize ad content, enhancing campaign performance beyond what standard DSPs offer.
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