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May 24 Newsletter

May 24 Newsletter

💡Equity insights, FP&A event and funding roundups...

May 31, 2024

London | New York | Manchester

_{Welcome to our May Edition of the}_Zanda_Newsletter!

_{We are back with even more resources, events and opportunities for you this month, all of which are highlighted in the list below.}

_{We’d be super grateful, if you find these newsletters insightful to share them with your network. Also, remember to reach out if you have a Finance leader requirement or need any advice on how to elevate your finance function.}

_{Enjoy this month’s edition and if there is anything you would like to see included, get in touch with}_{[email protected]}

Zanda Blog

Practical Guidelines For Managing And Distributing Equity Effectively — Zanda

Navigating the intricacies of equity distribution is crucial for startups aiming to attract and retain talent, while fostering a culture of alignment and accountability.

During the official launch event for our 2024 UK Startup Salary Guide, we were lucky enough to quiz Vestd Founder and CEO, Ifty Nasir.
Ifty shared his expert strategies and best practices for managing equity effectively, which we have highlighted in this article.

Dive in to gain a deep understanding of the risk-reward ratio and how to implement vesting structures for both fractional and full-time employees.

www.zandasearch.com/blog/a-how-to-guide-for-equity-hygiene-vesting-strategies-for-startup-successnbsp

CFO Roundtable | NYC

^{Zanda Co-Founder}^Dav^{has been very busy in NYC this month, hosting 3 finance leader roundtables, through which he has had the pleasure of connecting with 36 CFOs and VPs of Finance! The in-person connection and opportunity for discussions with like-minded leaders was invaluable.}

^{We have included some of the key topics they discussed below, we would love to know which of these points you would be interested in learning more about in blog format!}

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Upcoming Event | GrowCFO

^{Want to know how to advance your career in Financial Planning & Analysis?}

^Join^Jane^and^Catherine^{for this exclusive GrowCFO webinar next Monday, designed to equip you with the tools, insights, and strategies for success.}

^{We will dive into:}
🧭^{Career Pathways within FP&A and effective career progression strategies.}
💡^{Insider tips on what hiring managers seek during FP&A interviews.}
📜^{How to craft a standout CV.}
✅^{How to acquire the critical FP&A skills needed for development.}

^{Plus, get access to a free taster session of GrowCFO's popular FP&A bootcamp!}

^{Don't miss this chance to gain a competitive edge and register now.}

Interview | CFO Connect

In the startup world, where innovation and passion rule, a seasoned finance leader can be vital to ensure sound fiscal management and drive sustainable growth! But while great CFOs are always in demand, the skills, experience, and qualities companies prize keep evolving.

Dav recently shared his insights with CFO Connect on the hard skills, qualifications, and experience companies are looking for in their next Chief Financial Officer! Take a ready to stay aligned with what Startup Founders are looking for in a Co-Pilot.

www.cfoconnect.eu/en/resources/finance-insights/cfo-skills-for-2024

May Fundraising Roundup

^{Here is our snapshot of the startup funding market this month! We pull together the data from our weekly fundraise announcements, which we track across different industries and funding levels.}

^{Once again, VCs made a significant investment in Seed Startups across the UK and New York this month. HealthTech startups in New York continue to gain investment, however it seems in the UK the focus has shifted to heavily investing in Fintech businesses.}

^{If you would like a weekly breakdown of the exact startups that have raised funding, follow us on LinkedIn.}

Testimonial

_{Working with Zanda means you have an expert ambassador in the market. A new team that carefully listen to your requirements and ensures you are represented correctly to attract the calibre of candidate you deserve.}

_{If you choose to}_{work with us}_{or introduce us to your portfolio, you can rest assured that the quality of service you receive is the same standard we provide whilst representing your company to candidates.}

_{Thank you to}_{FPE Capital}_and_MaxContact_{for the opportunity to support you with your CFO hire and thank you to}_{Ben Cole}_,_{Dan Walker}_,_{Chris Kay}_&_{Ben Booth}_{for the glowing feedback}🙌

Current Opportunities

_{Select the opportunity you would like to apply for and send an application directly to the team member managing that job through LinkedIn.}

Placement Announcements

^{We are thrilled to be finishing this newsletter off by highlighting two of the successful candidates that started their new roles in May! Congratulations to}^{Dav Evans}^{for starting as Head of Finance at UK-based Startup}^{Ozone API}^{and also to}^{Alexandra Carmichael}^{who also began a new Head of Finance role at US-based Startup}^UtilizeCore^.

_{Reach out, if you are a Founder or CFO looking for a finance professional with similar experience to elevate your team}🚀