Vice President of Finance

About Fleek and Our Mission

Fleek is dedicated to revolutionizing the world’s most inefficient supply chain — that of secondhand fashion. With over 100 billion garments produced annually and 60% ending up in landfill, the problem isn't demand but the antiquated, offline, and manual processes in secondhand apparel supply. Our goal is to become the premier choice for secondhand clothing by building a global infrastructure supported by a B2B marketplace and AI-driven systems that digitize and streamline this supply chain.

Fleek connects vintage stores, online resellers, and retail buyers directly with wholesalers and rag houses operating across multiple countries. Our proprietary AI tool, FleekSort, uses image recognition to grade, price, and categorize secondhand items, transforming an opaque market into a structured, searchable, and tradable inventory.

Since 2022, Fleek has prevented 9 million items from reaching landfills and grown triple-fold year-over-year. Supported by top-tier investors and innovators from leading companies, we currently serve thousands of clients in the UK, Europe, and the US. With the secondhand fashion industry expected to reach $350 billion by 2027, Fleek aims to establish the AI-powered operational and financial backbone for this global market.

Role Overview

As VP Finance, you will be a vital member of Fleek’s leadership team charged with enhancing financial discipline throughout the organization to support aggressive scaling. You will build and professionalize the company’s financial operations, apply commercial acumen across departments, and assist with future fundraising endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead Fleek’s global finance function, overseeing operations worldwide.
• Manage company-wide financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Implement rigorous financial controls, hygiene, and ensure compliance within a fast-growing environment.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights supporting strategic decisions alongside founders.
• Create an optimal payment experience for Fleek’s retailers and suppliers.
• Ensure financial stability with a strong focus on profitability and bottom-line results.
• Lead finance teams distributed across Pakistan (finance operations), India (accounting and reporting), and the UK (commercial finance).
• Participate actively in fundraising efforts and foster investor relationships.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience scaling finance departments from Series A to Series C or later stages.
• Strong hands-on expertise in finance strategy, control mechanisms, and operational execution.
• Skilled in recruiting and maintaining world-class finance talent.
• Track record establishing and elevating core finance processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of long cash cycles, forecasting, and working capital management.
• Global finance proficiency, including multi-currency and cross-border payment experience.
• Familiarity with fintech environments, particularly credit and payment processing, is advantageous.
• Commercially savvy with a product-focused mindset, viewing finance as a driver of growth.
• Experience supporting capital raising initiatives.
• Thrives in startup-like cultures characterized by independence and high ambition.
• Highly analytical and data-driven in decision making.
• Innately curious, committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of new tools and market shifts.
• Motivated and ambitious, constantly pushing limits to remain impactful.
• Proven change management capabilities and a readiness to lead transformations.
• Willingness to be hands-on and engage directly with practical work as needed.

Work Culture and Environment

Fleek operates primarily as an in-office company based in London HQ, believing that close collaboration fosters better decisions, faster problem-solving, and energetic teamwork. Employees typically work onsite four days per week, with flexibility growing after six months based on performance and trust. The culture emphasizes ownership, non-hierarchy, fast-paced progress, and founder-led initiatives with openness to feedback.

Location and Work Model

• Office Location: London HQ, Heneage Street, E1 (Shoreditch / Aldgate East)
• Work Setting: Predominantly in-person with trust-based flexibility
• Company Stage: Post-Series B, experiencing hyper-growth
• Team Size: 100+ employees across London, India, and Pakistan (including about 20 in London office)
• Culture Values: High ownership, collaborative, fast-moving, founder-led with adaptable opinions

Core Company Values

• Dream Big and Disrupt Yourself: Constantly push boundaries and challenge your own limits.
• Absolute Ownership: Take full responsibility for driving projects to completion and learning through experimentation.
• Curiosity Leads the Way: Question the status quo and seek innovative solutions.
• Talk to the Customer: Always base decisions on deep customer understanding.
• Embrace Diversity: Value authenticity and inclusivity within our global team.