Finance Manager
About HIVED 📦
At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing.
Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. In an ever-growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm, HIVED has been built from the ground-up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery.
A tech company at heart, our talent and technology is laser-focused on delivering the best possible delivery experience for end-customers and meeting the needs of our retail partners. From our drivers to our data engineers, we are constantly working to improve this customer experience that makes us deliver better.
Already trusted by leading international brands such as Zara, Uniqlo, ASOS, Nespresso, and more, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.
Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees, and we are backed by some of Europe’s leading investors and VCs in climate-tech, logistics and mobility including Planet A Ventures, Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot VC, Eka Ventures and the British government. We’re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.
Role Overview 📝
As the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in driving process and system improvements to support HIVED's rapid growth. You will be reporting directly to the VP of Finance and be responsible for coordinating the accounting processes and managing a small team. This role requires strong communication skills as you will be frequently engaging with many varied stakeholders to get key finance messages across or assist with different queries, and we are keen to find someone who is just as friendly as the rest of the team at HIVED.
Responsibilities
- Manage the month-end close processes to ensure we close P&L and Balance Sheet in a timely manner, including getting ‘stuck in’ to the tasks where your understanding and skill level is best placed.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers and third party liquidity providers.
- Implement and/or maintain strong internal controls; and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Prepare accurate and timely cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity.
- Manage the Finance-side of the driver payroll processes such as bank payments and payroll journals.
- Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the management team providing clear explanations of financial performance and variances.
- Manage the capex portfolio, including fixed asset register, and budget, including oversight over employee equipment.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including filing returns such as VAT, ERS, and SEIS registration.
- Assist with ad-hoc requests for information.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of post-qualified experience within a finance function.
- Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
- Proficiency in financial software including Xero and MS Excel/Google Sheets. Experience with other large-scale ERPs would be beneficial.
- Leadership: experience in leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and hands-on involvement.
How we reward our team 🎁
- Salary of £60,000-£65,000
- Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team
- Hybrid working set-up with 3 days a week expected at our Shoreditch office
- 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays
- Wellbeing initiatives, including 3 wellbeing days in addition to holiday allowance
- Subsidised private medical insurance, including dental and vision
- Weekly team lunch and regular company socials
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dog friendly office
- Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- London - Shoreditch
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
About HIVED
HIVED is the first fully electric delivery company designed for the ecommerce market. With our purpose-built technology, commitment to an exceptional delivery experience, and sustainability-as-standard approach, HIVED is setting a new delivery standard for retailers and consumers.
HIVED has already delivered millions of parcels across London for the biggest brands including ASOS, Uniqlo, Nespresso and Zara. Backed by leading Investors such as Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot and Planet A Ventures, HIVED is at the forefront of sustainable, scalable logistics solutions.
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