Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a talented, experienced, and commercially minded Finance Manager to take full ownership of our finance function in a highly autonomous, standalone role. Operating remotely, this position will lead our financial strategy while independently managing all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Working closely with the CEO and wider leadership team, you will act as a trusted advisor, providing clear, commercially driven insights to support decision-making across the business. This role requires someone who thrives when working solo, takes accountability for delivering end-to-end finance activities, and is confident shaping financial direction, maintaining strong governance, and driving long-term business performance.
What will you be doing?
- Lead financial management and strategy, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and providing insight to support decision-making, working closely with the CEO and leadership team
- Day to day accounting and bookkeeping, including bank reconciliation, submitting VAT returns, entering purchase and sale invoices, and other end of month tasks
- Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including expense processing, financial controls, and cost management, driving robust governance across the business
- Continuously improving financial processes, systems, and controls
- Oversee payroll across all entities, liaising with providers and ensuring consistency and compliance across subsidiaries
- Manage invoices, cash flow, and revenue processes, working closely with Sales on billing, forecasting, and commercial insights
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers including conducting reviews and due diligence; and overseeing payments and cost controls
- Develop and maintain financial policies, ensuring strong internal controls and adherence across the organisation
- Collaborate with wider teams to align financial planning with delivery and drive accountability
- Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities, leading on problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
What do you need?
- Proven experience in a senior finance role
- Proven ability to operate with full autonomy, taking ownership of end-to-end finance activities
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decision-making
- Demonstrable experience in forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning
- Knowledge of multi-entity and/or international finance structures (desirable)
- Solid understanding of financial controls, reporting standards, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels of the business
- Hands-on mindset, with the ability to balance strategic oversight and operational delivery
- Clean background check, with the ability to successfully obtain Enhanced DBS clearance
Desirable:
- Experience working within a fast-paced startup environment
- Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot)
- Spanish language proficiency (written and spoken)
- Experience in financial modelling and analysis
- Exposure to business investment activities or funding processes
About Us
We’re a rapidly growing enterprise software business with offices in the US, UK, and Spain. We help organizations around the world to bring their ideas to life through our end-to-end platform for innovation and project portfolio management. Our platform is fully customizable to any organization’s unique processes, helping them to identify the most promising ideas, and ensuring they’re implemented with success.
Our Mission
Empower organizations to dream big and deliver bigger.
Our vision
To be the platform delivering tomorrow's world.
But it’s not all about work here – we bring that same energy and enthusiasm to our team culture too! Everyone at edison365 has a say in what we do and how we do it. Plus, there are lots of opportunities to grow, all while maintaining a great work-life balance.
Our Values
- Deliver customer brilliance
- Love work but love life more
- Every idea counts
- Dream bigger, build better
- We don’t fail, we learn
- Together, we’re unstoppable
What’s in it for you?
- A generous salary
- An attractive holiday allowance so you can recharge those batteries
- Hybrid working - work at home or from any co-working space, you choose
After completing the 6 month probation period:
- An Enjoy Benefits Membership to help you save money on all sorts of things
- A 4-day work week - meaning more time for you!
Application process:
1. Online Application
2. Online Interview with our Operations Manager
3. Online Interview with our current Head of Finance
4. Online Interview with our CEO
5. Offer (verbal)
6. Formal offer letter with terms and conditions.
- Background check
- References check
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Work from home
Experience:
- proven experience in a senior finance role : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
