VP - Finance

Sentient; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a VP of Finance to lead their financial operations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in finance, particularly within high-growth startups. Responsibilities include managing budgets, investor relations, and overseeing both fiat and crypto treasuries. This is a high-context role that combines traditional finance skills with innovative Web3 principles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance with experience leading or building at a high-growth startup.
• Strong experience managing budgets, cash flow, and investment strategies.
• Proven success with fundraising, investor communications, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate finance functions including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee both fiat and crypto treasuries, ensuring liquidity, security, and efficiency.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the founders on capital allocation and long-term growth.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investor relations

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Communication

Job description

VP - Finance at Sentient Labs

We’re looking for a finance leader who can see both sides of the map: traditional financial discipline and on-chain innovation. As VP Finance, you’ll be responsible for everything from capital planning and investor relations to treasury management and tokenomics.

You’ll oversee all of Sentient’s financial operations, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance, while also helping shape our token model, liquidity strategy, and ecosystem funding approach. This is a high-context, high-impact role for someone who can combine precision with creativity, and who’s comfortable building new systems from the ground up.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate finance functions including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting


• Oversee both fiat and crypto treasuries, ensuring liquidity, security, and efficiency


• Build and maintain financial models that connect company performance with protocol economics


• Manage investor relations, fundraising, and board-level communications


• Collaborate with product, legal, and protocol teams on tokenomics, incentives, and compliance


• Establish scalable systems for financial operations, audits, and internal controls


• Develop frameworks for risk management, custody, and yield strategies


• Support grants, contributor payments, and ecosystem funding programs


• Serve as a strategic partner to the founders on capital allocation and long-term growth

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years in finance with experience leading or building at a high-growth startup


• Understanding of both traditional finance systems and Web3 economics


• Strong experience managing budgets, cash flow, and investment strategies


• Familiarity with crypto treasuries, stablecoins, and DeFi tooling


• Proven success with fundraising, investor communications, and financial modeling


• Strong organizational skills and a clear, direct communication style