Finance Manager

OpenRent Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenRent is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to support the finance function in a fast-moving, technology-led business. You will work closely with the Head of Finance to maintain strong day-to-day financial control as the company scales, turning financial data into actionable insights.

In a role that blends technical accounting with strategic commercial finance, you’ll manage month-end close, VAT, audits, and financial reporting while collaborating across teams to drive efficiency and growth

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and sharp numerical acumen.
• Proven problem-solver who thrives under pressure and manages competing priorities effectively.
• Solid experience of core finance processes, reconciliations, and controls - including month-end close, statutory reporting, and VAT.
• Proficient Excel user; financial modelling experience is a plus.
• Proven experience with finance systems.
• Experience working with external specialists and advisers on finance matters.
• Collaborative mindset and drive to solve challenging, real-world problems.
• Genuine excitement about reshaping the rental industry through innovative solutions.
• Experience in a start-up or scale-up would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes smoothly and accurately, including balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset registers, and the monthly management reporting packs.
• Prepare VAT returns and FCA filings within strict deadlines, taking full ownership of statutory accounts and the annual audit process.
• Provide accurate financial data to support forecasting; monitor expenditure and profitability trends, delivering practical analysis to guide commercial decision-making.
• Review existing financial workflows to eliminate inefficiencies, automate manual tasks, and improve reporting speed.
• Collaborate across teams to deeply understand user needs and deliver revolutionary solutions.
• Influence company-wide decisions and have a say in what we build and how we build it.

Skills

Numerical acumen

Excel proficiency

Financial modelling

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)

2+ years PQE

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

About You

We're looking for a proactive Finance Manager who will support the finance function in a fast-moving, technology-led business, who thrives on complex challenges, and is passionate about solving real-world problems. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will ensure our private equity-backed business maintains strong day-to-day financial control and operational efficiency as it continues to scale.

You’ll bring strong technical skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to turn financial data into clear, meaningful insights for the wider business. It’s a hugely varied position with massive scope, giving you the chance to get involved in all areas of finance as we grow. If you love a fast-paced environment where your ideas matter, and you want to work with a company that’s changing lives through technology, this is the role for you.

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and sharp numerical acumen.
• Proven problem-solver who thrives under pressure and manages competing priorities effectively.
• Solid experience of core finance processes, reconciliations, and controls - including month-end close, statutory reporting, and VAT.
• Proficient excel user, financial modelling experience is considered a plus.
• Proven experience with finance systems.
• Experience working with external specialists and advisers on finance matters.
• A collaborative mindset and a drive to solve challenging, real-world problems.
• Genuine excitement about reshaping the rental industry through innovative solutions.
• Experience in a start-up or scale-up would be beneficial.

About OpenRent

At OpenRent, we’re revolutionising the UK rental market. With over 8.9 million users, we’re the largest rental platform in the UK.

Our mission is to make renting fairer, safer and cheaper for everyone. We’ve replaced outdated, fee-heavy practices with technology-driven solutions that empower tenants and landlords alike.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Your work will directly improve the rental experience for millions across the UK.
• Culture: We're a small, collaborative team, which means quick decision making and greater autonomy.
• Innovation First: We treat operational challenges as product opportunities, analysing unstructured data to diagnose payment friction and eliminate issues at the source.
• Growth: Shape your role, broaden your commercial skills, and help steer the direction of our financial operations.

About The Role

As a Finance Manager you'll:

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes smoothly and accurately, including balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset registers, and the monthly management reporting packs.
• Prepare VAT returns and FCA filings within strict deadlines, taking full ownership of statutory accounts and the annual audit process.
• Provide accurate financial data to support forecasting.Monitor expenditure and profitability trends, delivering practical analysis to guide commercial decision-making.
• Review existing financial workflows to eliminate inefficiencies, automate manual tasks, and improve reporting speed.
• Collaborate across teams to deeply understand user needs and deliver revolutionary solutions.
• Influence company-wide decisions and have a say in what we build and how we build it.