Financial Controller

About us
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.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

At Wayve, big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

The role
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. The role is responsible for all 6 countries that we currently operate in. 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.

Key responsibilities:

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
Responsible for the consolidation, quarterly, of the Wayve Group
Preparation of the Financial Statements for the Group (under FRS102)
Responsibility for managing the audit on a day to day basis
Writing, updating and enforcing compliance with policies
Ensuring processes and controls are to a high standard
Supporting and developing the team
About you
In order to set you up for success as the Financial Controller at Wayve, we're looking for the following skills and experience.

Essential

10+ years of experience - ideally combining both public practice and commercial experience
Qualified Accountant
Prior experience managing the payroll function
In depth understanding of accounting processes and controls
Prior experience managing an audit
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills - able to communicate across a range of audiences
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