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About ArbolusArbolus is the next-generation customer diligence platform, redefining how private equity investors and consultants access real, actionable, and differentiated customer insight on SaaS and technology companies.At the core of our platform is the world’s largest database of attributable B2B customer reviews, giving investment and origination teams direct access to unique customer sentiment, and a true strategic advantage to run faster, more confident diligence on the world’s leading software assets.Since 2018, we’ve redefined the traditional expert network model with a tech-driven approach that delivers high-impact insight at the speed of modern dealmaking. Arbolus stands out through its unique database of customer reviews accessible via the Arbolus Customer Review Library, Canopy, our market-first automated Q&A tool, and our unmatched standard of client service, because great technology should always be backed by great people.Headquartered in London, Arbolus is a venture-backed scale-up with 170+ employees across four global hubs, including Barcelona, New York, and Gurgaon. Following a $20M Series B, we are rapidly expanding our U.S. presence as we execute our mission: to digitize human knowledge and make it instantly accessible and actionable.About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager to be the operational backbone of our Finance team. Our Finance function today is a lean team of three: VP Finance, Group Finance Manager, and Financial Analyst.As our Group Finance Manager, you will keep finance operations running smoothly, from Accounts Payable, treasury, and the full sales cycle through to tax, payroll, and statutory compliance. You will lead month-end reporting, drive budgeting and cost control, and coordinate our annual audit. You will also play a key role in modernising the function by bringing automation and AI agents into our finance processes.As the business grows, you will manage and develop both internal and external finance teams.Key responsibilities you will be in charge ofOwn the day-to-day running of finance operations: Accounts Payable (including expert self-billing and supplier payments), treasury management, tax and payrollOwn the full sales cycle: customer invoicing, usage reporting, deferred revenue, credit control (through Chaser) and revenue reconciliationOversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable bookkeeping across our multi-entity, multi-currency group (Xero / Spendesk)Lead the month-end close and monthly management reporting, including KPIs and the Finance Monthly Review DeckDrive controlling: budgeting, variance analysis and cost controlSupport the VP Finance on finance strategy, in particular cash forecasting and business planning. This includes working with Account Management and New Business Sales to forecast the timing of renewals and new salesImplement automation and "agentification" of finance processes, and keep improving accuracy, efficiency and cost across the functionCoordinate and lead the annual financial audit, acting as the main point of contact for external auditorsEnsure statutory compliance across the groupProvide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-makingLead and coach the teamAbout youYou are a great fit if you have 5–10 years of finance experience, including time in audit ideally at a Big 4 firm, and you are comfortable owning finance processes end-to-end in a lean team. You combine strong technical accounting skills with a hands‑on, practical approach, and you enjoy finding better and more automated ways of working.Ideally, you have experience in a growing business. You should be adaptable, enjoy tackling new problems, and be a strong problem solver. You communicate clearly with people inside and outside the organisation, learn new software and systems quickly, and are confident building scalable processes and developing people.Requirements to succeed in this roleDegree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration (ADE) or equivalentA professional qualification such as ACCA (strong plus)5–10 years of total experience, including audit experience ideally at a Big 4 firmProven experience owning month-end close, management reporting, budgeting, and variance analysisFamiliarity with multi-currency and multi-entity accounting (we have a parent company and three subsidiaries)Experience with treasury, tax, payroll, and statutory complianceA track record of driving process improvement and automation, with a strong interest in AI and agent-based toolsExperience managing or coaching team membersExperience with data analysis and reporting (Google Looker Studio desirable but not essential)Experience in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment (preferred)Excellent written and spoken EnglishWhat we offerAnnual performance-based bonus on top of your base salary25 days of paid time off per year + all local bank holidaysFlexibility with local bank holidaysPrivate health insurance (Alan)Flexible remuneration for meals and transport (Coverflex)Relocation package to help you with your move to BarcelonaTop-notch equipment to make our work efficient and smoothFree coffee, tea, and snacks to boost our energy during the dayOn the last Monday of each month, we provide an office breakfast to start our week, and an office lunch voucher 2 days a weekRegular social activities are managed by our local Social CommitteesHybrid working schedule (3 days in the office and 2 days from home per week)Discounts for Kleta, WellHub, and various restaurants around the officeWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Arbolus is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If, due to a disability, you need assistance or adjustment in completing your application please email us at talent@arbolus.com. Please put "Reasonable Adjustment" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. Please note that this inbox is not monitored for application status update requests.We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. All job applicants must be authorised to work for any employer in the country where the position is indicated to be based.#J-18808-Ljbffr
