Financial Controller; m​/w​/d; hybrid remote

Position: Financial Controller (m/w/d) - hybrid remote
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.
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.
We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment;
Financial Controller
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.
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.
We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment;
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. 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.
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 FRS
102)
Responsibility for managing the audit on a day to day basis
Writing, updating and enforcing compliance with policies
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
~ Prior experience managing the payroll function
~ In depth understanding of accounting processes and controls
~ Prior experience managing an audit
~ Accounting experience in a private company with complex employee equity offerings
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.
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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