Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC

The Finance Manager at Showpo will oversee all aspects of the finance function, handling everything from day-to-day accounting operations to strategic budgeting with the CFO and CEO. This role involves collaborating with various departments for monthly results reviews, financial planning and analysis, payroll management, and adhering to international tax compliance. You'll also play a key role in preparing annual financial statements and ensuring we maintain robust relationships with banks and external advisors.

To be considered for the Finance Manager role at Showpo, candidates should hold CA or CPA level accounting qualifications. Experience in stakeholder management, international tax compliance, and accounting software like Fathom or Syft is also essential. Proven management or mentoring skills will give you an edge in this collaborative position.

At Showpo, the working environment is flexible and inclusive. The Finance Manager can work from home three days a week, which promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our culture is all about celebrating success, with various social events and team bonding activities available, making it a fun place to work while engaging with passionate, like-minded individuals.

As a Finance Manager at Showpo, you can enjoy a range of exciting perks! Aside from a friendly and dynamic company culture, you'll receive 90% off our CEO's online business course, huge staff discounts on our fabulous clothing, and access to exclusive staff sample sales. Additionally, you'll find plenty of opportunities for professional development through our education and wellness programs.

At Showpo, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As our Finance Manager, you will work in a culture that reflects the diversity of our customers. We celebrate our unique differences and strive to create a place where everyone can be their authentic selves, ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and supportive for all.

When discussing your experience, focus on specific instances where your financial planning impacted business outcomes positively. Provide examples of budgets you've created, forecasting methodologies you've used, and how your analysis helped shape decisions.

A successful answer should include a discussion on your techniques for monitoring cash inflows and outflows, including methods you've used to predict future financial conditions. Mention tools or software you've utilized to optimize cash management.

Talk about your approach to communication and collaboration with stakeholders. Share instances where you built trust, addressed concerns, or facilitated discussions to ensure clarity and mutual understanding, emphasizing your strong interpersonal skills.

Detail your familiarity with laws and regulations related to international tax, specific countries you've worked with, and any procedures you put in place to ensure compliance. This is a critical aspect of the role, so showcasing relevant examples is essential.

Select a project where your input led to a significant improvement in financial performance or efficiency. Lay out the context, challenges faced, your actions, and the benefits realized by the organization, highlighting your leadership skills.

Discuss your systematic approach to auditing and cross-verifying financial data. Mention tools or checks you put in place to detect discrepancies and ensure reliable reporting.

Emphasize the Finance Manager's role as a financial advisor to the leadership team, contributing insights from financial data to guide strategic business decisions and assess performance against goals.

Address methods you've implemented for fostering teamwork, such as regular meetings, shared goals, or mentorship opportunities. Stress your commitment to open communication and continuous improvement.

Showcase your experience with accounting and financial management software, explaining how you leveraged technology to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, or team collaboration.

Discuss the steps you take in preparing budgets, involving forecasts, gathering inputs from different departments, and how you handle revisions. Mention any specific frameworks you've found successful in previous roles.