Finance Manager (UK)

We are seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Finance Manager to manage the full spectrum of finance operations across multiple entities, including those under FCA regulation. Working within a fast-paced dynamic environment with a small team, this role encompasses transactional processing, compliance reporting, treasury management, FP&A, audit preparation, and business partnering. Join us and become part of our journey to empower the lives of millions!

What you’ll be doing

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FCA regulatory requirements, including capital adequacy, safeguarding, and reporting under the Electronic Money Regulations.
• Support the preparation of safeguarding reconciliation and audit reporting processes.
• Prepare accurate e-money and bank reconciliations in multiple currencies.
• Submit VAT returns for UK and German entities.
• Assist in preparation of consolidated statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to meet tight deadlines.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting activities and support the broader finance function including AR, AP and GL maintenance within the ERP.
• Execute payroll accurately each month.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and prepare consolidated monthly management accounts for the UK and German entities.

Treasury and cash management

• Manage treasury function to ensure smooth cashflow and efficient use of capital.
• Ensure payments are made on time and revenue is received as due.
• Maintain sufficient funds to avoid regulatory breaches.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process across the group.
• Work with various stakeholders and large data sets to drive business insights.
• Monitor key KPIs and financial metrics, ensuring visibility on performance and regulatory thresholds.
• Help prepare management pack for board presentations.

Your profile

Essential

• Qualified/part qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance function, including experience in a regulated financial services or payments environment.
• Strong understanding of FCA EMI requirements, especially around safeguarding and capital adequacy.
• Hands-on experience with multi-entity and multi-currency group consolidations.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with tools like PowerBI, Tableau, Metabase, Looker etc.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Ability to communicate financial and regulatory matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• A can-do attitude who is keen on problem solving.

Desirable

• Experience in start-up or scale-up fintech environments.
• German language proficiency or experience in working for a German corporation.

Why us

• 🌱 Opportunity to work in a company with direct social impact
• 💰 Attractive compensation
• 🇺🇦 Open & International environment
• 🏛️ Fantastic locations in the heart of Berlin & London
• 🤹‍♂️ Flexible WFH policy
• 🥳 Regular team events
• 🥘 Free lunch at the office in Berlin
• 💻 Latest equipment, to ensure you have everything needed