Finance Manager

About Us:

Hi there 👋 We’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm – and we’ve only just started. We launched in 2020 and as a high-growth company, we’re already one of Europe’s fastest-growing start-ups 🚀 So, fancy coming along for the ride?😃

The Role:

We're looking to hire a Finance Manager to join our finance team. The role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, while driving process improvement across the finance function.

The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA from an audit background, with an ambitious mentality who is excited to take on ownership of a range of reporting areas at a fast growing FMCG company. They will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills, and have the ability to own processes whilst implementing efficiencies and reporting excellence.

You will report into our Financial Controller.

Please note this is a junior to mid-level position.

🚀 Some of your responsibilities:

• Lead key aspects of the month end process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reporting and the month end process, across the financial statements.

• Collaborate with teams across the business to enhance financial visibility.

• Support automation initiatives and drive best practice across the finance team.

• Liaise with external auditors and stakeholders.

• Perform key analysis and modelling to support business performance.

🚀 What we need from you:

Please note that we welcome applications from candidates who may not hit every single bullet point on the lists below - if you’re passionate about our mission and feel you have relevant skills and experiences to add value to this role, please submit an application!

• 3 + years finance experience

• Qualified accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

• Good knowledge of accounting principles, processes and controls

• Strong analytics skills (Microsoft Excel) + the ability to think strategically and problem-solve

• Excellent attention to detail, with organised structured working and strong prioritisation skills

• Strong communication skills, able to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• An open mindset, able to overcome operational challenges at speed

• Ability to take ownership of challenges and processes

• Self-motivated, willing to take the initiative

• Passionate about sustainability and the environment

⚡️What you’ll get from us:

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
• Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
• 4% Company Pension
• Mental well-being support through Spill
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• Weekly early finishes and social events
• Annual L&D budget
• Free breakfast
• Free & discounted Wild products
• 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days

Ready to become a Wild thing?!

At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply!