Finance Lead

About Aztec Labs Aztec Labs is a UK headquartered software development company building privacy products. We led the initial development of the Aztec Network, the first permissionless, decentralised and programmable privacy Layer 2 on Ethereum. After the launch of the Aztec Network, we shifted our focus towards developing groundbreaking privacy apps on the Network. The Role The Finance Lead will own the day-to-day finance function of the company. This is a hands-on role designed for a strong FP&A and strategic finance operator who is comfortable working in a lean environment with significant ownership and responsibility. The role reports to the Chief of Staff and manages one direct report responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable. You will serve as the primary finance partner to leadership and will be responsible for ensuring the company maintains financial discipline while preserving the flexibility required to operate like a startup. This is not a traditional corporate finance role. You will not inherit a large team. You will inherit ownership. Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Own the annual budgeting process. Maintain operating forecasts and runway models. Support capital allocation decisions. Develop business metrics and performance reporting. Provide decision support to leadership. Treasury & Cash Management Manage cash forecasting and liquidity planning. Maintain banking relationships and operational controls. Support treasury-related initiatives. Monitor short and long-term capital requirements. Financial Reporting Coordinate monthly and annual financial reporting. Prepare board, investor and management reporting packages. Complete periodic shareholder and investor audit confirmations. Maintain financial models and planning assumptions. Oversee accounting close processes through external providers. Vendor Management Manage relationships with accounting, tax and audit providers. Coordinate external advisors and service providers. Ensure timely completion of compliance obligations. Operational Finance Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes. Maintain finance policies and procedures. Support internal controls appropriate for company size and stage. Ensure continuity across all recurring finance operations. Strategic Projects Assist leadership with special projects as required. What Success Looks Like Within 90 days the Lead will leverage the existing foundation that has been established, and: Operate efficiently with a lean internal team. Provide Leadership with timely and actionable financial information. Maintain exceptional forecasting accuracy. Manage liquidity and treasury processes with little oversight. Operate efficiently and cost-effectively. Enabling the Finance function to act as a partner to the business. Ideal Candidate 5+ years of relevant finance experience. Strong FP&A and financial modeling background. Experience operating in startups, growth-stage companies or venture-backed environments. Comfortable managing external accounting and tax providers. Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cash management. Able to operate independently with limited structure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High ownership mentality and bias toward action. Bonus Experience Crypto, digital assets or blockchain experience. Treasury management experience. Legal entity restructuring experience. Board and investor reporting experience. Experience operating in international organizations. What we offer Highly competitive compensation package Flexible and remote work environment 25 days holiday + bank holidays annually An opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology