At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Finance team, ensuring compliance and delivering insightful financial reporting.
- Company: Join MPB, the largest platform for used photography gear, in a hybrid role.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and two volunteer days for charity.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a sustainable industry while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Brighton, hybrid Full time, permanent
At MPB, we’re transforming the way people buy, sell and trade used photography and videography equipment. As the world’s largest platform for used camera gear, we’re making kit more accessible and sustainable for creators around the world. We’re looking for a Head of Finance to join our growing Finance team in Brighton.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the operational delivery of the Finance function across reporting, compliance, financial control, audit and process improvement.
- Manage and develop a high-performing Finance team while acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the business, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight.
- Own and lead MPB’s financial control framework, ensuring strong governance, compliance and reporting standards across all entities.
- Lead, coach and develop a team spanning reporting, tax, accounting and finance projects.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and capability development.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Lead relationships with external auditors and support smooth, well-governed audit processes.
- Ensure tax compliance and payroll oversight across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner closely with the VP, Finance to support board reporting, operational delivery and strategic priorities.
- Drive process improvement initiatives across Finance, with a strong focus on automation, scalability and AI-first ways of working.
- Standardise and improve financial workflows to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk.
- Build trusted relationships across the business, helping improve financial understanding and commercial awareness.
2 volunteer days per year for charity which aligns with MPB values, and of your choosing.
Head of Finance employer: MPB
MPB is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the vibrant city of Brighton. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their roles. Our focus on quality and customer satisfaction creates a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our marketplace.
