Financial Controller

Wayve; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering AI technology firm in London is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting function. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, is a qualified accountant, and has strong skills in managing payroll and audits. This role involves overseeing a team and ensuring financial compliance as the company expands geographically. Flexible remote working options available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience ideally combining public practice and commercial experience.
• Qualified Accountant.
• Prior experience managing the payroll function.
• In depth understanding of accounting processes and controls.
• Prior experience managing an audit.

Responsibilities

• Managing the accounting function on a day to day basis for the Wayve Group.
• Overseeing the payroll function for the Wayve Group.
• Responsible for the accounting for share-based payments compensation.
• Preparation of the Financial Statements for the Group (under FRS102).
• Managing the audit on a day to day basis.

Skills

10+ years of experience

Qualified Accountant

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast paced, changeable environment

In depth understanding of accounting processes and controls

Education

Accountancy Qualification

Job description

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

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At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

At Wayve, big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

The role

This role encompasses a wide array of accounting and payroll responsibilities, including month end close and reporting, external reporting obligations (including managing the audit), payroll, accounting processes and controls and compliance with internal policies. The role is responsible for all 6 countries that we currently operate in. Due to the group's recent rapid geographical expansion - new accounting & payroll obligations and many other "firsts" will need to be addressed - allowing the successful candidate to stamp their mark on the role. The company is at an exciting stage of its growth and this high profile role has the opportunity to grow with the organisation. This role includes managing a team of 4, with responsibility for their coaching and career development.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the accounting function on a day to day basis for the Wayve Group
• Overseeing the payroll function for the Wayve Group
• Responsible for the accounting for share-based payments compensation
• Responsible for the consolidation, quarterly, of the Wayve Group
• Preparation of the Financial Statements for the Group (under FRS102)
• Responsibility for managing the audit on a day to day basis
• Writing, updating and enforcing compliance with policies
• Ensuring processes and controls are to a high standard
• Supporting and developing the team

About you

In order to set you up for success as the Financial Controller at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.

• 10+ years of experience - ideally combining both public practice and commercial experience
• Qualified Accountant
• Prior experience managing the payroll function
• In depth understanding of accounting processes and controls
• Prior experience managing an audit
• Excellent communication skills - able to communicate across a range of audiences
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changeable environment
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
• Consolidation across multi currency entities
• Accounting experience in a private company with complex employee equity offerings

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

This is a full-time role based in our office in London. At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home.

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

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