Finance Manager

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech company in London is seeking a Finance Manager to own the financial statement preparation and oversee daily finance operations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with over 3 years of experience in financial reporting and operational finance. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering value to clients while ensuring compliance with financial standards. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Share scheme participation

All required equipment

Deliveroo for late hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in finance roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards.
• Proven experience in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Manage monthly revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations.

Skills

Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Financial reporting

FP&A

Operational finance

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Power BI

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Fathom

Job description

Overview

Bondsmith is a fast growing digital cash savings platform focused on helping customers make the most of their money by offering access to a wide range of savings products. We work with financial institutions like wealth managers, fintechs, banks, and advisors, providing them with tools to get better returns on cash, engage more effectively with clients, and simplify their operations. Our goal is to help savers get the most out of their cash. At Bondsmith, our core values are rapid and continuous improvement, delivering good customer outcomes, and taking end to end ownership. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent service and finding new ways to solve challenges in financial services. Joining us means working in a fast-paced environment where you will be making an impact on the financial lives of thousands of savers. We’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: London, N1

Reports To: CFO

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS/UK GAAP).
• Own monthly revenue recognition and invoicing process.
• Ensure accurate and timely close of the general ledger and related reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Assist the CFO with annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Provide monthly variance analysis with commentary on performance vs. budget and forecast.
• Assist the CFO in developing and maintaining financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis.
• Partner with business units to provide insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Track key financial and operational KPIs to support decision-making.
• Assist the CFO in preparing and maintaining the finance KPI dashboard for regular reporting to the CEO, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial metrics are presented.

Finance Operations

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management.
• Ensure efficient and scalable finance processes, including automation and systems improvements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and treasury operations.
• Work with external service providers (e.g. payroll, tax advisors, banks, HMRC) as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 3+ years of work experience.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, FP&A, and operational finance roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Xero, Fathom).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across teams.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Experience in a scale-up, fintech, or regulated environment is a plus.
• Power BI knowledge is a plus.

Why join Bondsmith

Bondsmith is a fintech success story in the making. We're a small, focused team delivering real value to major enterprise clients, and the demand for what we're building continues to grow. As an early joiner, you'll have the rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shape the future of our products, and grow alongside the company. If you're excited by high-growth environments and want your work to matter, Bondsmith is the place to be.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary 💸
• Hybrid working (average of 3 days a week expected in office)
• Share scheme participation 📈
• All the right equipment to make sure you're working at your best 💻
• Deliveroo for working late in the office 🍔