At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounting and payroll for a cutting-edge AI company while shaping your role as we grow.
- Company: Wayve, a leader in Embodied AI technology, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working policy, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and personal growth.
- Why this job: Join us to tackle big challenges in automated driving and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of experience, qualified accountant, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Wayve is committed to a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of protected characteristics 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 complex environments, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems. Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
At Wayve, big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, lean into complex challenges, and pursue excellence while learning and evolving to enable a smarter, safer future. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment that supports and delivers impact.
This is a full-time role based in London with a hybrid working policy.
The 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 covers all six countries we currently operate in and will address new accounting and payroll obligations arising from rapid geographical expansion. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the role as the company grows. This role includes managing a team of four, with responsibility for 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)
- 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
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
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changeable environment
Desirable
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
- Consolidation across multi-currency entities
- Accounting experience in a private company with complex employee equity offerings
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences, and not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. 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.
