We redefine what an earplug should sound, look and feel like. Whether it’s hearing protection or comfort for your ears, Loop enables you to live life at your volume. Our founders Maarten and Dimitri started Loop back with a big idea. And a chronic ringing in their ears. Since then, we’ve helped more than 3,500,000 customers around the world to find quiet, enjoy great experiences and keep unwanted noise at bay.
In 2023 we grew from almost 100 Loopers to over 250 people. And that’s a number we would have to keep updating every month, as we are planning to double the team once again, this year.
Our headquarters are based in Antwerp, but with hubs in Amsterdam, Shanghai, and New York, we’re dotted all over the globe.
Not to brag about it, but we’ve recently won the EY Scale up of the year award, the Deloitte Fast50 award (for the second year in a row) and a couple of other amazing (international) prices. The New York Times named us ‘best earplugs for concerts’ and thousands of noise-sensitive customers call us a ‘life changer’.
Here's more about Maarten & Dimitri's founders story: https://www.loopearplugs.com/blogs/blog/the-founders-story
Note; this role is positioned as a VP or (Sr.) Director level. Based on the experience you bring we will discuss the final levelling with you.
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company? We're on the hunt for a visionary VP Finance & Legal to spearhead our international expansion. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the helm of our financial health, leading and scaling a top-tier finance and legal team.
As a VP Finance & Legal you will support our international growth by leading and building out the finance and legal team. You'll be the architect behind our FP&A, Legal, and Accounting teams, ensuring we stay profitable, innovative, and ahead of industry trends. Not only will you navigate complex financial landscapes, but you'll also tackle high-priority projects that drive our growth. If you're passionate about optimizing financial health and building high-performing teams, this is the opportunity for you.
What you'll do
- Strategic Leadership: Guide and drive the Finance & Legal roadmap, setting the agenda and priorities to align with the company's objectives. Lead strategic projects such as ERP setup and implementation, international sales taxes/VAT, and audits.
- Business Partnership: Position the Finance & Legal team as essential business partners, fostering collaboration across the entire company. Work closely with various departments to facilitate growth while ensuring long-term profitability.
- Performance Metrics: Develop and analyze key performance metrics to gauge the success of the Finance & Legal departments. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions that enhance overall performance and contribute to business goals.
- Team Development: Cultivate a global, high-performing, and engaged Finance and Legal team that embodies Loop's values. Through effective people management and strategic recruitment, lead, build, and develop a team of talented and dedicated individuals.
- Technological Innovation: Be at the forefront of technological advancements within the Finance & Legal departments. Optimize operations and leverage advanced AI technologies to ensure Loop remains competitive and efficient in its financial and legal practices.
- Collaborative Environment: Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning. Promote a culture of teamwork and knowledge-sharing to drive the company's success.
What You'll Bring to Loop
- You bring 12+ years of experience in Finance and Legal, with at least 8 years leadership experience and know how to inspire team excellence, with a focus on building, mentoring, and leading teams across our global hubs.
- You have a proven track record of guiding companies through various growth phases, showcasing your sharp eye for strategic financial planning and global market expansion. Your experience includes successfully managing financial strategies that support sustainable growth and scalability.
- You possess exceptional skills in optimizing financial health through effective cost management, cash flow optimization, and process improvements. Your operational leadership ensures that financial practices are streamlined and efficient, contributing to the overall success and stability of the organization.
- Your experience includes navigating the complexities of international finance expansion, with a strong network for strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.
- You have excellent communication skills, particularly in English, and the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels. Your interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration across teams, ensuring that financial and legal strategies are well-integrated and aligned with broader business objectives.
- Your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are robust, enabling you to navigate complex financial and legal challenges. You approach problems with a strategic mindset, developing solutions that drive long-term success and mitigate risks.
- Experience in scale-ups and E-commerce is a big plus.
How you’ll succeed as VP Finance and Legal
You will excel in this role with your strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Your ability to inspire team excellence, with a focus on building, mentoring, and leading teams across global hubs, will be crucial. You will bring proven expertise in navigating companies through growth phases, strategic financial planning, and global market expansion. Operational leadership in optimizing financial health through effective cost management and process improvements will set you up for success.
About Loop
Launched in 2018 with its first earplug, Loop has quickly transformed from a niche brand focused on hearing protection for the nightlife scene to a universal name synonymous with the freedom to choose what the world sounds like. With over 5 million sets sold in 2023, our journey from a startup to a profitable entity since 2021 reflects our relentless drive and innovative spirit. Investing approximately 10% of our revenue back into R&D every year, we're committed to leading the earwear industry through continuous innovation. As a largely founder-led company, retaining 75% ownership including ESOP, Loop boasts a global footprint with sales in 150+ countries, particularly strong in North America, Europe, and rapidly expanding in the Asia-Pacific region. With hubs in Antwerp (HQ), Amsterdam, New York, the Bay Area, and Shanghai, we're gearing up for a significant liquidity event by 2027-2030, probably an IPO.
Loop takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, experience, skill sets, qualifications, education, and other business and organizational needs. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise. Please note the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package.
Base Salary Range
$240,000—$300,000 USD
- In 2023, we won Scale-up of the year (according to EY — awarded December 2023), and we want you to scale and grow with us.
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Our culture? We’re all about enabling growth by giving our team full autonomy to manage their own projects, be a thought leader, and truly make an impact on the company.
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We take care of our people. So, we pay them what they’re worth. We benchmark each salary extensively against local market data.
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Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust. And we trust you to get on with your job, so there’ll be no micromanaging or peeking over your shoulder from us.
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Benefits: Our benefits are all aimed towards looking after your health, and enabling you to live life to the fullest. So everything from health insurance and retirement savings to the latest tools is covered.
Come as you are, our equal opportunities employer statement
Loop is an equal opportunities employer. We invest in diversity, ensure equality and encourage expression. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees.
Live life at your volume. 🎶 We'll take care of your ears.
What We Do
Our story began when Loop's founders, Maarten and Dimitri, had a common problem: ringing ears after a night out. They discovered that they were not alone, as 1 in 4 adults suffer from hearing damage. But why weren't they wearing earplugs? This question sparked the inception of Loop.
At Loop, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the way earplugs look, feel, and sound. Whether you need hearing protection or simply want to ensure comfort for your ears, Loop allows you to live life at your own volume.
Based in Antwerp with offices in Amsterdam, New York, and Shanghai, we are a rapidly growing team of over 250 people. .
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