Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: London or Milton Keynes (Office based role)

If you’re a Finance Manager, from the Fintech / Digital Payments / Acquiring arena and looking for an opportunity to play a key role in helping one of Europe’s fastest growing and most innovative payments technology companies develop to the next level, then we would like to hear from you!

Why viva.com

Either way this position will provide a broad range of exposure within regulatory compliance, for an organization that is within it’s a high growth phase of maturity, where your skills will be utilized to help shape a rapidly evolving Fintech organisation.

viva.com is a leading European cloud-based Neobank, delivering the future of payments, now. With presence in 24 markets, it is the payment institution with the largest footprint in Europe. viva.com’s mission is to change the way businesses pay and get paid, offering truly unifying, yet localized, end-to-end advanced digital payments solutions and embedded banking services tailored to their needs. An advocate for a sustainable cashless economy, the Organisation delivers digital payments services across three different time zones, in 17 languages and 9 currencies, featuring over 30 payment methods. Harnessing the power of revolutionary technologies, such as the viva.com | Terminal app and Smart Checkout payment gateway, viva.com provides an omnichannel solution, that offers seamless, conversion-boosting and secure ways to process online and in-person transactions, streamlining business operations and enhancing the customer experience. Learn more at viva.com

What we are looking for

• We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our UK team and oversee the financial operations and compliance of our local entity.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that our financial reporting, tax obligations, and internal controls are in line with the UK regulations and the group policies.
• You will also provide financial analysis and insights to support the growth and profitability of our UK business.
• You will report directly to the UK CFO and work closely with the group finance team based in Athens.

What you will do

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for the UK entity.
• Ensure compliance with the UK tax regulations, including VAT, corporation tax, and PAYE.
• Manage the external audit process including writing an accounting paper and liaise with the auditors and tax advisors.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with the group standards like IFRS 1, 9 ECL & 15 Revenue recognition.
• Manage the cash flow and the treasury functions of the UK entity.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process and provide variance analysis and commentary along with the KPI.
• Analyse the financial performance and profitability of the UK business and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support the Financial reconciliation for safeguarding accountability and advantageous to know the CASS Rule book.
• Collaborate with the group finance team and other departments to ensure alignment and coordination.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a payments, fintech, or e-commerce company.
• Strong knowledge of the UK tax regulations along with IFRS & UK GAAP.
• Experience in managing external audits and dealing with tax authorities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary.
• Personal performance bonus of up to 4 monthly salaries per annum.
• Pension.
• 25 Days holiday rising to 30 with service (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
• New Mothers Maternity Scheme - 20 weeks of full pay maternity leave.
• Private medical health insurance
• Office Gym (Milton Keynes office only)