Who you are
* Strategic & operational leader able to set vision and deliver flawless execution
* Commercially astute with a deep understanding of revenue drivers, capital allocation, and FX exposure
* Experience owning all finance and accounting functions in a high growth environment
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with 5+ years' PQE
* Change driver capable of scaling finance operations in high-growth settings
* Expertise in multi-currency accounting, banking and treasury management, and month-end close
* Extensive fundraising experience, including later stage rounds
* Proven track record in billing, revenue recognition, commission plan management, and company secretarial duties
* Experience in regulated environments (FCA, Bank of Lithuania) and multi entity structures
* Experience in management data & insight functions
* Collaborative business partner, trusted across all departments and at Board level
* Analytical & detail-oriented with exceptional process discipline
What the job involves
* We are looking for a proactive and experienced VP of Finance here at Yapily
* The VP of Finance holds ultimate responsibility for all finance and accounting across the organisation, ensuring the company's financial health, compliance, and strategic readiness
* This is a senior strategic and operational leadership role, overseeing all aspects of data & insight, multi-currency accounting, banking, treasury, month-end close, management accounts, billing and revenue operations, commission plan administration, and company secretarial duties (including share option scheme management)
* The role leads financial governance, reporting, and operational processes, working closely with the Chief Operations Officer and department heads to drive sustainable growth and ensure robust financial control
* As VP of Finance, you will be an inspiring leader who communicates effectively to ensure the organisation deeply understands both the financial drivers of the business and the value of sound governance and compliance
* You will foster a collaborative, high-performing, and positive "can-do" culture within the finance function and across the business, ensuring teams feel empowered, engaged, and aligned to organisational goals
* You are results-oriented, thrive in periods of change, and use your financial expertise to guide strategic decision-making
* Strategic Financial Planning & Business Partnering: Support forecasting, modelling, and business plan development aligned with company strategy
* End-to-End Finance & Accounting Leadership: Own and oversee all finance and accounting activities, including multi-currency accounting, treasury, banking operations, payroll, billing, credit control, AP, AR, compliance, and forecasting
* Act as a business partner to department heads, providing insight to improve financial performance
* Managing the data and insight function in order to provide the business with the right level of insight & analysis in order to make educated decisions across various departments
* Month-End, Reporting & Management Accounts: Own the full month end close in all currencies, deliver complete management accounts with variance analysis and recommendations, and produce mid-year (re)forecasts
* Revenue, Billing & Commission Plans: Own the billing process, maintain revenue recognition accuracy, and manage commission plans for commercial teams
* Banking, Treasury & Multi-Currency Operations: Manage banking relationships, oversee liquidity and cash management, and implement FX risk controls
* Company Secretarial & Share Option Management: Own Companies House compliance, administer share option schemes (e.g., EMI & Unapproved) via Vestd, and maintain statutory registers
* Compliance, Governance & Audit: Deliver all regulatory reporting obligations, oversee insurance coverage, and manage external audits
* Investor Relations & Reporting: Assist in board packs, investor reports, and financial workstreams for due diligence - including fundraising
* Tools, Systems & Process Optimisation: Own and optimise the finance systems stack, ensuring automation, scalability, and data integrity
* Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary finance team, building capability for growth. Currently a 4 person team
* Enhance and develop FP&A performance within the team
* Support the business in securing the best possible terms in supplier and key contract negotiations
* Work alongside C-Suite with planning & execution of future funding rounds
* Key Relationships:
* Internal: CEO, COO, VP Sales, department heads, RevOps, Product, Data, HR/People
* External: Banks, insurance providers, investors, auditors, Companies House, FCA, BoL, payment partners, and accountants
Benefits
* Generous level of share options
* Company learning budget for seminars and courses
* Salary sacrifice pension with employer contribution
* Enhanced Parental leave options for both primary and secondary caregivers
* Hybrid & remote ways of working opportunities
* Bupa private healthcare
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan scheme
* Income Protection
* Life Assurance
* Nomad Working