Sr. Finance & Accounting Manager UK (mfd)

HOLY; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A growing beverage company in Berlin is seeking a Senior Finance & Accounting Manager UK to lead the finance operations for its newly established UK entity. The role demands a strong financial background with at least 5 years of experience in setting up finance operations, managing compliance, and overseeing accounting tasks. Candidates should have skills in cross-border accounting and process automation, and be able to align with the company's ambitious growth strategy in a competitive market.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Company shares

Flexible working hours

28 vacation days

Learning budget

Qualifikationen

• 5 years in finance/accounting with experience setting up finance operations.
• Experience with international entities and familiarity with German accounting standards is a plus.
• Ability to design and scale financial operations.

Aufgaben

• Lead the setup of the UK finance entity including banking and accounting.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and month-end closing.
• Manage relationships with external accounting and tax advisors.

Kenntnisse

Financial operations management

Cross-border accounting

Financial compliance

Process automation

Analytical skills

Tools

Pathways

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

About HOLY

• HOLY is the soft drink revolution: With our powdered drinks HOLY Energy, HOLY Hydration and HOLY Iced Tea you get amazing taste across 50 flavors while maintaining a good conscience for your body and the environment.
• Over 2M loyal customers: Started in a shared apartment by three best friends we have scaled to Europe’s fastest growing consumer brand and our cult-like community the HOLY Squad loves it: 4.6 stars on speak for themselves.
• From D2C to Global Omnichannel: In less than four years we’ve profitably scaled HOLY to more than 150M D2C revenue in DACH, FR and the UK. Now scaling our retail business we’re on an exciting transition to becoming a true omnichannel rocketship.
• We are still just getting started: Backed by the world’s best consumer investors we aim to revolutionize the soft drink industry and build a generational love brand: tastier, healthier & more sustainable. Our team of 100 people aims high (Coca-Cola we’re coming for you!).

About the Position

HOLY is expanding its footprint in the UK and fast. With strong momentum across Europe we’re now establishing our UK entity to support our next stage of growth.

To drive this expansion we’re looking for a Senior Finance & Accounting Manager UK to lead the setup and ongoing management of our UK finance and accounting operations. You’ll ensure our financial processes are robust, compliant and scalable enabling transparent reporting, accurate consolidation and timely compliance across the group.

Responsibilities

• Lead Entity and Finance Setup: Lead the setup of the UK finance entity including banking, accounting and payment infrastructure. Establish compliant accounting processes aligned with UK GAAP and group standards. Collaborate with legal and external advisors to ensure regulatory alignment during entity setup.
• Financial Operations: Oversee and execute day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, liaison and reconciliation processes. Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing including accruals, intercompany reconciliations and group consolidation. Implement internal controls to ensure process reliability.
• Partner and Tool Management: Manage relationships with external accounting and tax advisors. Oversee and maintain finance systems and tools (e.g., Pathways, PSPs, ERP integrations, AP tools). Drive automation and efficiency across finance processes.
• Intercompany & Consolidation: Manage intercompany transactions, settlements and reconciliations. Support group consolidation by ensuring accurate reporting between entities. Collaborate with central finance on transfer pricing and internal policies.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure accurate statutory filings, VAT returns and other tax submissions with the support of advisors. Coordinate with central teams to align reporting, audit and compliance cycles. Collaborate with the central finance team in Germany to ensure alignment across UK and German accounting principles. Maintain up-to-date financial documentation and audit readiness.
• Strategic Finance Collaboration: Partner with teams across HOLY to improve financial transparency and scalability. Provide insights into financial performance, process improvements and risk mitigation.

About You

• Financially fluent and technically strong: You have 5 years in accounting/finance with experience of setting up finance operations from the ground up.
• Cross-border understanding: Experience working with international entities is a plus, ideally with some familiarity with German accounting standards or reporting practices (HGB / German GAAP).
• Process builder: You can design and scale financial operations from the ground up.
• Collaborative and autonomous: You thrive in cross-border collaboration while independently managing UK-specific operations.
• Tech-savvy: You are comfortable with finance systems, ERPs, payment platforms and consolidation tools.
• Analytical and detail-oriented: You ensure data accuracy and consistency across complex financial processes.
• Proactive communicator: You align stakeholders across finance, legal and operations.

Our Offering

In today’s job market, A-players have many options to choose from. As part of our offer we prioritise providing a productive working environment and opportunities for competitive compensation including company shares you can expect:

• A successful and growing company: Join a company that has been growing profitably and quickly for the last 36 months and has just raised a Series B, while many other e-commerce companies are struggling.
• Huge impact: Shape HOLY’s internationalisation in a top market.
• Awesome team: An ambitious, funny, down-to-earth and authentic team. Get to know us!
• Top product: Our differentiated soft drinks have won over customers. Check out our reviews or contact us for samples.
• Startup culture: Flat hierarchies, fast pace and personal development. Make a real impact.
• Perfect setup: A modern employer setup including remote options (office in London coming soon), flexible working hours and more.
• Competitive comp. & equity: Strong salary and meaningful equity as we scale.
• Growth support: Flexible hours, 28 vacation days, 30 work-from-abroad days, 1500 learning budget, public transport subsidy and biannual 360 feedback tied to compensation.

Find out more about HOLY and our team on our careers page.

The Process

1. Getting to know you: A 30-minute screening interview with Luca, our Talent Partner, to discuss HOLY, the position and your experience.
2. Technical Deep Dive: Explore our finance setup with Kai, our CFO.
3. Hiring Manager Interview: Meet Dan, Head of UK.
4. Case study & Advanced Discussion: Complete a case study at home and discuss it with the team.
5. Founder interview: Final cultural fit meeting with a HOLY Founder.
6. Job offer and decision: If everything goes well you will receive an offer to join us. Process typically takes around 2 weeks.

Any questions or concerns

If you have any questions or feedback please contact us.

About us

HOLY Softdrinks GmbH
Saarbrücker Str. 37
10405 Berlin

Disclaimer

EN: Holy Softdrinks GmbH is an equal opportunity workplace and is devoted to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a specific need that requires assistance in the application process please reach out to our People Team.

DE: Holy Softdrinks GmbH ist ein Arbeitgeber der Chancengleichheit. Wenn du spezielle Bedürfnisse hast die Unterstützung im Bewerbungsprozess erfordern wendest du dich bitte an unser People Team.

Required Experience: Manager