Job Description

Finance Manager - Role Summary

Location:

London or remote in the UK (If remote the role would include a 1x a month visit to our London office)

Salary:

Competitive dependent on experience and location

Type:

Full-time / Part-time (3-4 days /week possible), permanent

Reports To:

CEO/ Exec Chair

As the

Finance Manager at Renew Risk

you will be responsible for shaping and scaling the Finance Function of our Company. This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the end-to-end finance operations from financial planning, cash-flow analysis, budgeting, forecasting, finance operations (management accounts, month end reporting, expenses, client invoicing). Your insights will directly influence business strategy and investor communications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Lead the development and execution of the company's annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term strategic financial planning processes. Conduct in-depth analysis of financial and operational performance relative to budget and forecasts, identifying key variances, trends, and risks on a monthly and quarterly basis. Build and maintain detailed financial models and present clear, actionable insights to support cross-functional decision-making. Oversee short- and long-term cash flow forecasting to ensure financial resilience and strategic flexibility. Support fundraising activities by preparing investor-facing financials, maintaining accurate cap tables, and coordinating the collation of due diligence documentation. Serve as the primary owner of financial tools and systems, including Xero, overseeing all bookkeeping activities, expense and receipt tracking, payroll coordination, VAT and Corporation Tax submissions, R&D claims, and financial reporting infrastructure. Coordinate directly with external accounting firms and legal advisors to ensure regulatory and compliance obligations are met. Manage all HMRC-related processes in collaboration with external accountants.

2. Management Accounts & Reporting

Prepare and maintain accurate and timely monthly management accounts, ensuring integrity in reporting across all financial statements. Develop comprehensive reporting packs for use by internal leadership and external stakeholders, including investors and board members. Own the end-to-end management reporting function, with an emphasis on reliability, clarity, and actionable insights. Provide support to the CEO/Exec Chair, including ad hoc analysis and participation in investor communications and meetings.

3. Corporate Operations

Administer and reconcile high-volume company payments (approximately 100 per month), ensuring accuracy, and appropriate controls. Maintain all key corporate documentation, including legal contracts, cap table records, board materials, and governance documentation. Oversee the administration of the company's equity incentive programs, including EMI options, cap table management, and employee communications. Partner closely with HR on employee onboarding/offboarding, compensation tracking, and payroll-related matters. Collaborate with IT to support the provisioning and management of systems for both staff and customer operations, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Own company invoicing and ownership with customer's procurement teams

Required Qualifications & Experience

5-7 years' experience in a finance role with a diverse range of responsibility in a start-up or high-growth environment. Must be hands on and able to work independently. This is an absolute must., there are no direct reports for this role. Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or a related field (CIMA, CPA, ACA, preferred). Previous experience working in insurance/ capital markets, FinTech, SaaS/DaaS industries Strong experience with financial modelling, cash flow forecasting Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with financial software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage etc.) and financial forecasting software. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail Experience with managing payments

Nice-to-Have

Experience with a Series A/B due diligence process Exposure to fundraising processes and investor relations. Experience in implementing or optimizing finance systems and tools. Payroll experience

Company Benefits

Flexibility Paid travel to the London Office (if you are not based in a commutable distance to London) 25 days holidays + Bank holidays Company pension Private Medical Insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,058.00-70,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Schedule:

Flexitime
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: Renew Risk - Finance Manager