Finance Director / VP of Finance in London

About Wheely

Wheely is a high-end ride-hailing service redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe and the Middle East. We combine technology with the art of five-star chauffeuring to deliver a consistently exceptional experience. As a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised, we are expanding rapidly across EMEA and the US. We are adding exceptional talent to drive our next phase of growth.

We are seeking a Finance Director/VP Finance to lead our financial operations in a high-growth scaleup environment. This role combines hands-on leadership of day-to-day financial activities with strategic oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate reporting, and efficient resource management. Reporting directly to the CEO/Founder, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our finance function while maintaining a lean, automated team. For top-performing candidates, there is a clear path to promotion to VP of Finance within 12-18 months, expanding responsibilities to include Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and broader strategic initiatives. Candidates with 3+ years of FP&A experience may be considered for the VP of Finance level from the outset, depending on their qualifications and fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR), reconciliations, and cash flow optimization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Lead audits (internal and external), coordinating with auditors and resolving any issues efficiently.
• Manage tax compliance, including filings, provisions and strategies.
• Handle treasury functions, such as cash management, banking relationships, investments, and risk mitigation.
• Build and run a lean finance team (under 10 people), leveraging automation and AI tools to keep overhead low and drive efficiency.
• Contribute to strategic projects, such as fundraising or international expansion, with potential to take on FP&A responsibilities.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a Finance Manager / Financial Controller or equivalent managerial role in finance.
• 2+ years of experience hiring & managing finance teams. (Optional)
• 3+ years of FP&A experience (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis) for immediate consideration at VP level.
• Chartered Accountant (ACA) or equivalent qualification (e.g., US CPA).
• Bachelor's degree from a top university in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in international or multi-entity environments, including handling cross-border compliance, currency management, and global reporting.

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Life and critical illness insurance.
• Monthly credit for Wheely journeys.
• Lunch allowance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Professional development subsidies.
• Best-in-class equipment.

This is an office-based role located in Hammersmith. Wheely has an in-person culture but allows flexible working hours and work from home when needed. In most cases, we expect team members to be in the office at least four days a week.

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