Senior Finance Manager

Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. Pretty great, right?

We started in 2018 with a small team and a big dream - to make credit accessible to all. Since then, we've achieved double unicorn status and taken on more than 4 million customers. There are some exciting projects coming up and we've got big growth plans.

Want to join us?

The role.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Finance Manager to join our dynamic Finance Team. This critical role will focus on enhancing our financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards, and improving internal controls. The Senior Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in external financial and covenant reporting, technical financial accounting, and will be a key point of contact across various departments including Strategic Finance, FP&A, and Legal. Additionally, this role will provide support for tax-related projects and other ad-hoc technical accounting initiatives.

Day to day responsibilities.

• Assist with the preparation and review of external financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the audit process.
• Prepare and monitor financial covenant reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to external stakeholders.

Technical Financial Reporting:

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in line with IFRS.
• Guide on complex accounting issues and new accounting standards.
• Document technical accounting positions and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

Internal Controls and Documentation:

• Evaluate and improve internal controls over financial reporting.
• Develop and document internal control procedures.
• Ensure adherence to internal control policies and procedures.

Month-End Preparation:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Provide support for the month-end close process.

Ad-Hoc Projects:

• Participate in various technical accounting projects as needed.
• Provide expertise for special projects and initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison with Strategic Finance, FP&A and Legal teams.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support.
• Someone who is ACA qualified.
• Strong audit background, beneficial to have FS experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, including experience of IFRS 2 & IFRS 9.
• Ability to read and interpret accounting standards, regulatory guidelines, and legislation.
• Experience exploring technical accounting matters and drafting technical papers.

Bonus.

• Tax experience is beneficial.
• Experience with SPV structures is beneficial.

Compensation & Savings

• Income Protection
• Share Options Scheme
• 5% back on in-app purchases
• £200 for WFH Setup
• Private Medical Insurance including:
• GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face)
• Prescribed medication
• In-patient, day-patient and out-patient care
• Mental health support
• Physiotherapy
• Advanced cancer cover
• Employee Assistance Programme including
• Unlimited mental health sessions
• 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy
• 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support
• Savings & discounts on everyday shopping
• 1:1 personalised wellbeing consultations

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Enhanced adoption pay
• Enhanced shared parental leave

Learning & Development

• Professional Qualifications
• Professional Memberships
• Learning Suite for e-courses
• Internal Training Programmes
• FCA & Regulatory training
• Hybrid Working
• Casual dress code
• Workplace socials

To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Zilch and we appreciate your interest in joining our business.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue to the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

Zilch Technology is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage all applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.