Finance Business Partner (Management Accountant)
Posted 19 hours 9 minutes ago by Carwow
THE CARWOW GROUP
Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into the right car. We're building the go-to destination for car-changing, reaching drivers everywhere with our trailblazing portfolio of personality-rich automotive brands: Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric, and Car Buyer.
What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Over 10 million customers have used Carwow to buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year, we grew by over 50%, with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on-site and £1.8bn of cars listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.
In 2024, we acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together, we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world, with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines, and reach over 350 million users annually through our web content.
WHY JOIN US?
We're winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award, recognising the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! Recently, we raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans.
As pioneers, we're always driving into new territory and creating positive change. Where others see difficulty, we see possibility-building new experiences, launching new titles, and listening to drivers.
Being part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as disruptors, and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!).
With 500 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, we're revolutionising car-changing and expanding our mission across every brand and country we operate in. Jump in and join us!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Ensure accurate and timely closing of monthly and yearly financial accounts, including reconciliations and journal entries.
Calculate and reconcile intercompany recharges and invoices.
Submit financial data for international requirements on time.
Prepare business partnering reports and conduct in-depth cost analysis.
Partner with departmental executives to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise financial performance.
Manage opex cost trackers, renewals, and cost management.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Communicate and interpret financial data to non-financial managers.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
Coach junior team members to develop their accountancy skills.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
Experience working in start-ups or small companies with a "hands-on" culture.
Demonstrable high level of integrity and professionalism.
Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Desirable: Good knowledge of Netsuite.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with staff and managers at all levels, as well as external stakeholders.
Ability to drive process improvement and change.
Ability to deliver in the face of conflicting priorities, meet commitments, and deliver to agreed timescales.
Attention to detail to minimise the risk of errors.
A flexible, "can-do" approach to work and willingness to assist the team where needed.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Provide guidance and recommendations based on informed decisions.
Critically analyse information and translate it into useful reports, opinions, or decisions.
Operate and communicate effectively in a multicultural environment.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Step 1: Interview with one of our Talent team members.
Step 2: Interview with the hiring manager and more of the Finance team.
Step 3: Take-home challenge to showcase your skills.
Final Step: Meet more of the Finance team for a Carwow values-focused interview.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Hybrid working.
Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali.
Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement.
Share options-when we thrive, so do you!
Vitality Private Healthcare, eyecare vouchers, and Life Assurance for peace of mind.
Monthly coaching sessions with Spill, our mental wellbeing partner.
Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays:
28 days annual leave.
1 day for your wedding.
1 day off when you move house.
30 days annual leave after your third year.
35 days annual leave after your tenth year.
Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year.
Work from abroad for a month.
Inclusive parental, partner, and shared parental leave, fertility treatment, and pregnancy loss policies.
Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees.
The latest tech (MacBook or Surface) to power your work.
Up to £500/€550 home office allowance.
Generous learning and development budget to master your craft.
Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch & learns, book clubs, and more.
Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money!
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills, and potential, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly and equally.