Finance Manager (UK)

We want to make work and study more efficient and enjoyable, by providing the best digital paper solution possible. We plan to be the go-to tool for all forms of notes. Our digital paper and learning ecosystem inspires anyone to take notes, share what they know, collaborate with others, and learn as a community

Our Values:

Dream big
—Be visionary, strategic, and open to innovation

Build great things
—Work in service of our users, always improving and pushing higher

Take ownership
—Take responsibility with bold decision-making and bias for action

Win like a sports team
—Be trusting and collaborative while empowering others

Learn and grow fast
—Never stop learning and iterate fast

Share our passion
—Share ideas and practice enthusiasm and joy

Be user obsessed
—Empathetic, inquisitive, practical

About the role:

This is the role for you, if you’re excited to work on the things listed below:

• Coordinate and perform the compilation of companies and the consolidated group's financial statements on a monthly basis, adhering to both relevant professional standards and group policies
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly reporting, and annual deliverables, including financial information for the management and board meetings
• Review and enhance management reports/analysis
• Provide support, bring insights and lead the team in working on continuous updates in financial policies, process improvements, digitalization and automation initiatives
• Coordinate the annual audit and tax filings, collaborating with external auditors and advisors
• Provide support for various projects such as mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory services, due diligence, and financing activities, and other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline
• Qualified member of HKICPA/ACCA or related professional qualifications
• At least 5 years of relevant experience from both commercial companies and professional audit firms
• Strong analytical mind, well-organized, and be open to new initiatives from time to time
• Experience technology industry and ERP and Oracle NetSuite is an advantage
• High proficiency in technical accounting standards and taxation
• Strong sense of responsibility, detail orientation and self motivation
• Good interpersonal skills, with effective communication abilities with a number of stakeholders
• High proficiency in written and spoken English; additional proficiency in Korean or Chinese would be preferred
• Based in Hong Kong or London; relocation is available for the right candidate

The interview process:

• An introductory call with someone from our talent acquisition team. They want to hear more about your background, what you are looking for, and why you’d like to join Goodnotes
• A short take-home assignment to assess your skillset
• A role-specific call to discuss your background and skillset for this role more in detail
• A call with your hiring manager. This is the person who will be managing you day to day, working on your growth and development with you as well as support you throughout your career at Goodnotes
• A meet the team call with 2 or 3 GoodPeople you’d be working closely with at Goodnotes

What’s in it for you:

• Meaningful equity in a profitable tech startup
• Budget for things like noise-cancelling headphones, setting up your home office, personal development, professional training, and health & wellness
• Sponsored visits to our Hong Kong or London office every 2 years
• Company-wide annual offsite (we met in Portugal in 2023 and Bali in 2024)
• Flexible working hours and location
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents

Note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including verification of employment, education, and criminal records.