Finance Manager: Scale-Up FinOps & Strategic Insight

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

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