HIVED | Sustainable and reliable parcel delivery
About HIVED
The world needs logistics solutions that are better for people and the environment, and that’s where HIVED comes in. We are a London-based climate and logistics start-up building the first emission-free parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. A tech company at heart, we have built a modern tech stack, novel in-house routing and decision engines, apps and data stack, plus are now shipping for over 100 brands including Asos, Zara, Karen Millen, and more.
Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Bain, ASOS, Apple, HelloFresh, Amazon, 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.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Finance Assistant Manager who is excited about finance and accounting and the role it plays in the success of a growing business. We need our Finance Assistant Manager to be a driven, self-starting individual who can work independently to produce high quality financial material. We are open to applicants with varying levels of experience, from commerically-focused finance individuals looking to pursue an accounting qualification to those who are already part or fully qualified. This role reports directly to the Finance Lead and will play a key role in producing key financial information to tight deadlines and working with individuals across the business at all levels.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the existing team with day-to-day tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, and so on, where required
* Supporting the existing team with month-end processes to reduce the number of working days to close financials down to almost real-time
* Supporting FP&A activities such as budgets and forecasts
* Assisting with ad-hoc tasks such as tax queries and the preparation of our annual accounts
* Assisting senior leadership with driving the strategy of the Finance function forward, including identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiency gains
Qualifications
* 2 - 4 years of experience in finance and accounting. We are open to applicants of varying levels of experience
* Zero-ego approach to work and willingness to roll sleeves up and get involved in day-to-day tasks
* Deeply analytical with an intuitive understanding of data and strong data-led decision-making
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
* Excellent organisation and time-management abilities with the ability to effectively prioritise and not miss deadlines
* Comfortable using and adapting to different software systems
* Able to flex and adapt to the changing needs of the business within a Finance role
* 2:1 Degree or higher in any discipline is advantageous
* Passionate about the HIVED mission and sustainability more generally
How we reward our team
* Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team
* Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role
* 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays
* Wellbeing initiatives, including three wellbeing days in addition to holiday allowance
* Weekly team lunch and regular company socials
* Hybrid working set-up with in-person time expected at both our Shoreditch office and North Woolwich based depot
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy
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