Finance Manager - EMEA

We’re looking for a Finance Manager - EMEA to join us here at GWI. Not just any Finance Manager though. Someone ambitious and genuine, who works best in the midst of a collaborative and forward-thinking team. That’s because as a GWIer you’ll be immersed in the fast-moving world of data tech. We think big to make an impact, we zero in on what matters, we’re not afraid to be real and we always show respect. Those values are what got us where we are today, and they’re a big part of what we’re looking for in you.

About the job

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Finance Manager - EMEA will assume a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the subsidiary companies based in the UK and Europe, including preparation of management accounts, cash flow management and auditing. 

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Oversee the duties of 1 Management Accountant. Monitor and review their workload, support their development and training in line with their personal goals and the team and Company's OKRs
• Provide insights on the financial health of the organisation
• Review of monthly management accounts
• Assist with cash flow management
• Review of intercompany transactions and ensure the correct application of transfer pricing agreements
• Authorisation of payroll payments for UK and Europe
• Authorisation of suppliers payments for Europe 
• Liaise closely with the external advisers for tax, audit and banking services 
• Lead the R&D claim process
• Complete VAT, P11ds, PSA and Corporation Tax returns
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices 
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities with the AP team
• Implement process changes, i.e. intercompany and Group consolidation solutions
• Other ad hoc duties as required by management

About you

First things first, as a disruptor in the global market research industry, we haven’t come this far without entrepreneurial spirit and a get-up-and-go attitude. So if you think we’ll see that in you, then you’re already halfway there. Here’s the rest of what we’d like you to bring to the table.

The essentials:

• Bachelor's degree in one of these fields: Accounting, Economics or similar field
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum of 3 years PQE in a similar role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience running annual audit
• A self-starter attitude
• Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels
• Great attention to detail
• Experience in a rapidly changing, global business
• Proactive attitude to work and problem solving
• Ability to delegate and manage the work of others
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel 
• Strong interpersonal and team bonding skills to contribute to company values and team culture

Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of SAP Business One

About the benefits

Great benefits make a big difference. Not just to employees, but to the whole vibe of a business. That’s why when you work for us, you’ll enjoy a full spectrum of generous perks and rewards. 

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave and Christmas office closure days on top
• Flexitime and a great work-life balance (don’t just take our word, check out Glassdoor) 
• Simplyhealth cash plan for everyday healthcare
• Auto-enroll pension plan with GWI matching up to 4%
• A range of discounts and freebies
• Cycle to work scheme and commuter season ticket loan
• Commit a working day to charity each year
• Early finishes on Friday
• A well-stocked fridge, plenty of snacks (some healthy, some not so healthy) - should you wish to attend our offices, while observing Covid-19 guidelines
• Regular social activities, including free online yoga and team outings in line with Covid-19 guidelines

About us

GWI was founded with the knowledge that understanding your audience is really important for business. When you know who you’re speaking to and why, you can create content and campaigns that stand out to the people that matter.

Through our global online survey, we gather data on the behavior and perceptions of consumers across the world. This provides businesses with deep, actionable insights on their audience, revealed from data they trust.

It’s been going well, too. Since launching in 2009, we’ve become one of the UK’s fastest growing target audience companies, consistently renewing over 98% of our client base and doubling in size and revenue year-on-year. Our survey now represents more than 2 billion connected consumers, creating over 40,000 data points for clients including Twitter, Google, Spotify, WPP and Omnicom Group.

We’re not about to stop growing any time soon. As a business, we’re on a mission to re-engineer data-driven marketing, and we’re on the lookout for talented people to join us.

About Diversity and Inclusion 

Imagine if our data came from just one kind of person. We’d get a very nuanced view of the world. And we definitely wouldn’t have got off the ground as a business. We’re so lucky to live in a society where differences are celebrated – so we’d expect nothing else from our teams. In fact, the GWI office is as diverse as our global data, and it’s really important to us that it stays that way. That means whatever your race, religion, sexual orientation or gender, this is a place to feel at home, express yourself freely and make your mark.