Finance Manager

Kwalee; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their financial operations in a vibrant and creative environment. This role offers the chance to manage a talented team while ensuring compliance with financial policies and delivering timely management accounts. You will be pivotal in maintaining financial controls and supporting the company's mission of creating fun and engaging games for players worldwide. With a commitment to work-life balance and a range of attractive benefits, this position provides an exciting opportunity for professional growth and collaboration in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical cover

Dental and optical care

Life assurance

Solid pension plan

25 days of holiday

Unlimited snacks and drinks

On-site gym

Free parking

Electric charging stations

Seasonal events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance, ideally part-qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Strong leadership abilities and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and bookkeeping, managing a team of three.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Education

Part-qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

Oracle Netsuite

Job description

At Kwalee, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration come together. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio.

By joining our talented team in Bangalore or Leamington Spa, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.

Join the team!

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance team.

As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for leading our financial and accounting function for Kwalee UK. You will manage and develop a team of three, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of the monthly management accounts. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders and ensure compliance with finance and accounting policies.

This is a permanent role based in our Leamington Spa studio, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the accounting and bookkeeping for Kwalee Ltd, managing and developing a team of three.
2. Prepare monthly management accounts, investigating variances and providing insightful commentary.
3. Ensure revenue and cost of sales are accurately reported by reconciling the accounts to external dashboards.
4. Prepare and review Balance Sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets.
5. Manage weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations, and payment runs.
6. Oversee payroll preparation, VAT returns, and regulatory filings.
7. Ensure accurate royalty statement preparation and distribution.
8. Assist with the year-end audit and liaise with external auditors.
9. Maintain and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:

1. At least 3+ years of experience in a finance role.
2. Role would be suitable for a first time mover from practice or a mover from industry with relevant experience. Ideally part-qualified candidate actively studying towards ACA or ACCA qualifications.
3. Experience of Oracle Netsuite desirable but not essential.
4. Strong leadership abilities and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
5. Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to act quickly and effectively.
6. Based in our Leamington Spa office with 5 days per week on-site.

Why Kwalee?

We believe in more than just a job—we’re committed to helping you thrive with a fantastic work-life balance and a range of great benefits! You’ll enjoy comprehensive medical cover, including dental and optical care, life assurance, and a solid pension plan. Plus, you’ll have 25 days of holiday to recharge, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised throughout the day.

Enjoy the benefits of an on-site gym, free parking, and convenient electric charging stations. We provide state-of-the-art equipment and plenty of career growth opportunities to set you up for success. And to keep things lively, we host seasonal events, regular townhalls, and share exclusive Kwalee merch. With our dog-friendly policy and a vibrant office atmosphere, there’s always something fun going on!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.