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About the Role

A key member of the Global Finance function, the Finance Associate will play a key role in supporting EF as it scales and evolves. This role will suit someone with a growth mindset who is excited by learning as part of a dynamic team aiming for best-in-class operational effectiveness. You’ll be based in London working closely with our Finance Manager and Head of Finance. This role will have the opportunity to drive core work forwards and to be strategic in planning and strengthening internal finance processes and group decision-making.

Responsibilities

Own key aspects of the month-end process, including accurate cost recognition, journal posting, and preparation of monthly management reports.
Work on complex ad hoc projects impacting the Group’s global operations.
Partner with the business to educate and empower them to drive EF forward efficiently and effectively.
Manage external service providers for payroll, fund administration, and other professional services.
Ensure financial and tax compliance of overseas subsidiary entities, and manage local accounting and reconciliation to Group.
Document and implement internal process improvements to enhance departmental and team efficiency.
Be responsible for the balance sheet across multiple entities, including monthly reconciliations.
Coordinate with external payroll providers and perform monthly payroll payments and reconciliations for various jurisdictions.
Support and ensure compliance with all finance and tax filing requirements, audits, and other statutory requirements for multiple entities.

Requirements

Newly ACA/CA qualified, preferably trained at a global accounting firm.
Highly motivated, driven by a strong sense of ownership and desire for accountability.
Ability to manage and work with multiple stakeholders (internal and external) across different jurisdictions and timezones.
Technically sound in handling complex accounting treatments within Group entities.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of process improvements and implementation of internal controls.
A shared belief that startups can shape the future, bringing positive impact across communities.

Skills

Proficiency in integrated financial management software, such as NetSuite would be advantageous.

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-level

Education Level

ACA/CA qualified

Salary/Compensations

Market competitive salary package based on experience

Benefits

Discretionary, performance-related cash bonuses paid twice annually
A buzzing space full of technical founders working on world-changing businesses
The opportunity to supercharge your learning by working with a talented, ambitious and diverse global team
Generous holidays: 23 days holiday plus local national holidays, plus two weeks office closure over Christmas and New Year (~30 days paid holiday incl. bank holidays per year)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus broader leave policies

About the Company

Entrepreneurs First invests in exceptional individuals to build startups from scratch.
We exist to amplify ambition, alter career trajectories, and shape the future.
We find exceptional talent, to form exceptional teams, to build exceptional companies.
We’ve backed thousands of founders at the earliest stage, creating >$11B in value.
Examples include GenZ fintech Cleo AI, encrypted blockchain protocol Aztec, and diamond marketplace Nivoda.
EF has pioneered global Talent Investing since 2014 and is backed by some of the world's leading founders and investors including Patrick and John Collison (Stripe); Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), and Demis Hassabis (Google Deepmind).

Equal Opportunity

EF champions diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which a wide variety of backgrounds thrive.
We do not tolerate discrimination of any nature including but not limited to discriminating on the basis of race, colour, religion, culture, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital status.