Finance Manager at Laybuy

Finance Manager- September, 2023

Full time, permanent

Who are we?

Launching in New Zealand in 2017, we’re now a global company with offices in Auckland, Sydney and London.

With hundreds of thousands of active customers using Laybuy every day, we’re one of New Zealand’s leading BNPL providers and a top three provider in the UK. We also have a smaller but respectable presence in Australia.

The secret to our success has been putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. That means an unwavering commitment to responsible lending and the development of new products and services that make our customers’ lives easier and that can help our merchant partners grow.

But we are just getting started! Our talented and ambitious team is focused on challenging the status quo and being at the forefront of the payments revolution that is now underway.

That means we’re fast-moving, collaborative and inclusive. Our teams need to work together closely to come up with new ideas, overcome challenges and pivot when we need to because we know that you will always achieve more by working together as one.

We also embrace the benefits that hybrid and flexible working bring. We know everyone is different, which is why we encourage our people to do what works best for them. The wellbeing of our people matters to us and you’ll see this in all areas of the experiences we create.

About the role

In this role, you’ll be responsible for

tax compliance and planning, including tax return filings

preparing financial reporting information

assisting with annual budgeting and re forecasting processes

supporting with the development and implementation of financial operating models, policies and procedures

month-end procedures, and management reporting.

monitoring cash and Prepare debt covenant reporting

partnering with business leaders to deep dive into areas and support their decision making.

About you

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent by experience) with 5+ years relevant experience ideally including relevant auditing experience

Excellent excel skills and Tableau and/or PowerBI advantageous

Resilient, positive, self motivated, driven by challenges, open to feedback, love to learn + flexible to change

Personable, able to build positive and effective working relationships and with the gravitas to be able to work with and challenge senior stakeholder

Able to work autonomously, use initiative and manage multiple priorities and competing demands

Our Company Values, Authentic, Responsible, Empathetic, Intuitive, Quirky and Bold, resonate with you

At Laybuy, we are committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits of working for us

You’ll be part of a global, diverse and fun team in a fast paced company where you can make your mark

Paid day off on your Birthday – we’d rather you spend the day relaxing & celebrating

Genuine opportunities to grow your career with us

Lots of opportunities to connect, celebrate & have fun

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible work culture in a centrally located office in Fitzrovia, with weekly breakfast, yoga, wellness, and socials as well as regular events

Mobile phone allowance, Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme

If you’ve got what it takes and want to join our high performing, fun and diverse team. Click ‘apply’ today!

You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position. No recruitment agencies thank you