
Vincent Houlot
Senior Finance Partner
Salary / Daily rate
London, UK
Mobility: Paris
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Head of Finance with 14+ years of expertise in scaling startups and building financial infrastructure. Recently led international finance operations setup and helped early-stage companies secure funding and optimize cash flow. Specialized in financial strategy, fundraising support, and fractional CFO services for SaaS and tech companies.
Work experience
Interim & Fractional Finance Partner
Freelance ⎥ Self-employedFreelance
Feb 2025 - Present
1 year 9 months
London, UK
Supporting early-stage and venture-backed startups with financial strategy, fundraising, and scaling operations. Available for interim, fractional, or project-based roles. Expertise in financial planning, due diligence, board reporting, and investor relations. Proven track record in helping startups secure funding, optimize cash flow, and build scalable finance functions. Experience across SaaS, technology, media industries.
Project Finance Consultant
Sela | صلةFreelance
Mar 2025 - Oct 2025
8 months
London, UK
Led the setup of international finance operations for a Saudi entertainment and sports group establishing its London base. Designed and implemented core financial infrastructure, policies, and reporting frameworks in line with UK GAAP/IFRS. Introduced scalable systems for accounting, payroll, and expense management while ensuring full UK tax, VAT, and compliance coverage. Partnered with executive leadership and external advisors to deliver a compliant, future-ready finance function within six months.
Head Of Finance
Adarga
Apr 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 9 months
London, UK
Head Of Finance
Wondr Medical
Oct 2021 - May 2022
8 months
London, UK
Financial Controller
Element
Jan 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years 10 months
London, UK
Interim Financial Controller
MP & Silva
Feb 2018 - Oct 2018
9 months
London, UK
EMEA Financial Controller
Interpublic Group (IPG)
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
2 years 1 month
London, UK
Assistant Manager Audit
Deloitte
Oct 2010 - Dec 2015
5 years 3 months
Paris, France
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Officer (Interim/Mat Cover)
Grey Group Europe
Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
10 months
London, UK
Education
ICN Business School
Master’s Degree in Business and Management
2006 - 2010
5 years