Finance Manager - UK, Europe, & North America London

Prezzee is a global leader in digital gifting and payments, having sold over 140 million gift cards through partnerships with more than 1,500 brands and serving over 6 million customers worldwide. Our mission is to change lives through the power of giving — leveraging borderless payment technology and innovative digital solutions to help people connect and create memorable moments that truly matter.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager and leading a team of seven offshore members, the Finance Manager, UK, Europe and North America is responsible for financial control, regional reporting integrity, and the timely delivery of month‑end results across the European and North American entities. The role supports group consolidation requirements, including the provision of reporting inputs under IFRS and US GAAP frameworks. The role partners closely with the global finance team in Sydney, Australia and leads delivery through a mix of offshore Financial Accountants and Senior Financial Accountants.

Lead financial control and reporting functions in a high transaction volume business, supporting operations generating £1.5 billion+ in annual regional gift card sales across the UK, Europe and North America, with multi‑entity and multi‑currency complexity.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of seven offshore Financial Accountants and Senior Financial Accountants, setting clear expectations, driving accountability and embedding consistent delivery against group timelines.
• Full ownership of regional P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow for Europe and North America entities, including complex accounting judgements and technical journals.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of entity balance sheets, including timely preparation and review of reconciliations in line with Group accounting policies.
• Lead the end‑to‑end month‑end close for assigned entities, delivering high‑quality results for consolidation into IFRS and US GAAP group reporting.
• Oversight of revenue recognition, deferred revenue liabilities and intercompany transactions across regional entities.
• Deliver clear and commercially relevant performance commentary, including analysis of revenue, margin and cash drivers, to support regional leadership decision‑making.
• Support Group statutory audit requirements (IFRS and US GAAP) and coordinate/support local subsidiary audits (UK GAAP), acting as the main contact for local external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, regulatory and internal reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions (Europe and North America).
• Partner with the brand partnerships team and other departments to resolve complex finance operational issues.
• Oversee regional treasury activities, responsible for the on‑time submission of liquidity reporting and the optimisation of cash management strategies in assigned regions.
• Monitor and approve day‑to‑day finance operations (e.g. purchase orders, supplier invoices, customer invoice adjustments) to maintain strong internal controls.
• Coordinate with the Group Tax Manager on local tax reporting and lodgements (e.g. VAT, corporate income tax) to ensure compliance and manage risk.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and models.
• Support ad hoc projects and high‑priority financial analysis as required.

What are we looking for

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams, including offshore resources, with a focus on accountability and performance.
• Experience as a Finance Manager within a multinational environment, specifically overseeing multiple legal entities.
• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or equivalent) with significant post‑qualification experience.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP; practical experience with UK/EU VAT and income tax is highly advantageous.
• A track record of identifying financial risks and independently developing/implementing solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a global team, demonstrating the flexibility to support colleagues across various time zones (Australia, UK and US).
• Advanced Excel skills and deep experience with ERP systems (Workday ERP experience will be advantageous).

Benefits

• Prezzeeversary Leave – Extra day of annual leave for each year you're with us.
• BirthYay Leave – Celebrate you with a paid day off during your birthday month.
• ClassPass Membership – Fully covered monthly credits for fitness, wellness, and beauty.
• Office Allowance – One‑time payment to upgrade your office setup.
• Flexible Work Perks – Flex your hours, take Culture Swap Days, and work from anywhere for 30 days a year.
• Prezzee Staff Discounts – Exclusive deals on Prezzee gift cards – just for being part of the team.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to mental, social, financial, and physical wellbeing support via YuLife.
• Private Medical Healthcare – Company‑provided health cover.
• Pension – Company contributions to your retirement plan.
• Learning & Development – Grow your career with LinkedIn Learning, job shadowing, industry programs, and Lunch & Learn sessions.
• Employee Resource Groups – Be an advocate or ally and foster belonging through groups like EmpowHer and Pride.
• Parental Leave – 12 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prezzee is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is the key to building the best products for our customers, team culture and growing our global business. Our diversity mission is for our people to be their most authentic selves, to inspire, innovate and celebrate within a culture of belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.