Finance Manager

About the Company

This fast-growing global learning and career platform is on a mission to help young people develop future-ready skills and connect with meaningful opportunities that build their confidence and careers.

With a diverse online community of millions of members worldwide, they collaborate with major corporations, international organisations, and mission-aligned partners to deliver innovative, skills-based programmes that create lasting social impact.

Backed by respected global investors and recognised for their pioneering work at the intersection of education, technology, and employability.

About the Role

The Finance Manager will oversee the organisation's day-to-day finance, administrative/operational, and compliance functions, playing a key role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and financial integrity.

You'll work closely with the Finance & Internal Operations Director to keep operations running smoothly across multiple jurisdictions and support an agile, mission-driven team that values diligence, trust, and proactive problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Manage and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee all general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and manage documentation required for external audits and tax filings.

Operational Finance (A/R & A/P)

• Manage the full invoicing cycle, including tracking client payments and proactively driving Accounts Receivable (A/R) collections.
• Process and manage all vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports (Accounts Payable – A/P).
• Ensure compliance with client payment terms and actively manage related cash flow timing to maintain liquidity.

Compliance & Payroll Oversight

• Supervise the external payroll process to ensure accuracy and timely payments across jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external accounting and legal advisors to ensure adherence to local statutory requirements.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify and document opportunities for
  process automation and operational efficiency
  within finance workflows.
• Drive
  automation projects
  to eliminate manual data entry and reconciliation tasks (e.g. automated bank reconciliations).
• Contribute to refining policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support the Finance & Internal Operations Director with day-to-day admin tasks, documentation, and vendor management.
• Coordinate subscriptions, contracts, and procurement to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Prepare reports and summaries for leadership and board meetings as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 5–8+ years of experience in finance, audit, or accounting roles, ideally within a tech or service-based company.
• Proven expertise in operational accounting (A/R, A/P, GL reconciliation).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and experience with modern ERP/accounting tools (e.g. Xero).
• Demonstrated diligence, reliability, and a strong sense of integrity when handling sensitive financial data.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and ambitious, with a "challenge mindset" — eager to question existing processes and propose better ways of working.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international start-up environment with significant overlap in European time zones.

You'll Love This Role If You…

• Take pride in being the trusted steward of financial operations.
• Enjoy creating order, clarity, and efficiency in scaling organisations.
• Love solving problems and improving systems — not just maintaining them.
• Are excited to work in a mission-led, high-growth company making a real social impact.

What's in It for You

• A mission you can be proud of — empowering youth and shaping the future of work.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology and global partners, driving impact at scale.
• Autonomy to manage your time and priorities in a flexible, remote setup.
• A fast-moving, collaborative international team that celebrates creativity and change.
• Room to grow, influence, and evolve as you take on new challenges.
• Competitive compensation, equity options, and a supportive, high-energy culture.

Key Details

• Start date:
  Late Nov - December 2025
• Location:
  Remote (Philippines-based), hybrid optional
• Timezone:
  Must have overlap with European working hours
• Language:
  English (Spanish a plus)
• Reports to:
  Finance & Internal Operations Director