Finance Manager

Job description

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption. We have partnered with 1,500+ companies to deliver a new kind of learning that's transforming today’s workforce. Our upskilling apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage to build critical AI, data, and tech skills. Our learners have driven $2bn+ ROI for their employers, using the skills they’ve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance. In April 2026, we announced $70 million in strategic funding, led by Schroders Capital, with participation from StepStone Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. At an increased valuation of $2.1bn, the round makes us Europe’s first EdTech double unicorn. But we aren’t stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800+ employees, we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. We’re building a world where tech skills unlock people’s potential and output. Join Multiverse and power our mission to equip the workforce to win in the AI era. The Opportunity Multiverse is a fast-growing, AI-powered apprenticeship platform on a mission to create a diverse talent pipeline that transforms lives and businesses. As we scale across the UK, US and Europe, we're building the financial infrastructure to match our ambition. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you'll own our international controllership — keeping our books accurate across multiple legal entities, leading controls and risk documentation, and driving transfer pricing compliance and VAT filings. This is a high-impact role in a dynamic, high-growth environment where AI and automation are reshaping the close process, and you'll be central to making it faster and more robust. Specifically, you will… - Responsible for international entities — month end reporting and reconciliations and compliance - Manage end-to-end intercompany accounting: recharges, loan balances, eliminations and intercompany agreement maintenance across the group - Support transfer pricing compliance — maintaining intercompany pricing schedules, coordinating TP documentation with advisors and ensuring policies are accurately reflected in the ledger - Own and evolve the group's financial controls and risk framework (RCM/SOX-lite): document key controls, perform regular testing, identify gaps and drive remediation - Support audit and statutory compliance for international entities; act as first point of contact for auditor queries - Support legal entity restructuring and group reorganisations, ensuring accounting and tax implications are captured - Identify and implement process improvements in NetSuite to drive a rapid, efficient close cycle - Produce analytical commentary on entity-level results for review by the Senior Finance Manager and CFO About You You are a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced scale-up. You enjoy finding order in complexity, building the control frameworks that let a business move quickly but safely, and navigating the nuances of multi-jurisdictional accounting. - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 2–5 years post-qualification experience in a practice, multi-entity or international environment - Solid grounding in intercompany accounting — recharges, eliminations, loan arrangements and settlement processes - Working knowledge of transfer pricing principles and experience supporting TP compliance with external advisors - Experience owning or contributing to a controls and risk framework (SOX, RCM or internal audit) with hands-on documentation and testing - Strong NetSuite experience; confident building reports and improving workflows preferred - German accounting knowledge (HGB/local GAAP) is bonus, not a requirement Behaviours & Skills - High attention to detail — you take pride in clean reconciliations and tidy workpapers - Self-starter who can manage a varied workload with competing deadlines - Collaborative communicator; comfortable working with service providers and internal stakeholders - Curiosity about automation and AI tools to improve finance processes Benefits - Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year - Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support - Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month - Work-from-anywhere scheme - you'll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, up to 10 days per year - Space to connect: Beyond the desk, we make time for weekly catch-ups, seasonal celebrations, and have a kitchen that’s always stocked! Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We’re an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy here https://www.multiverse.io/en-GB/our-policies/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-policy. Our Commitment to Safeguarding Multiverse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. We expect all employees to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding Policy https://cdn.sanity.io/files/6y1mknvo/prod-20240319/50283d0600920c5f1e02cf44e54c0f1534c74e61.pdf, our Prevent Policy https://cdn.sanity.io/files/6y1mknvo/prod-20240319/35a5defca7346bb1c212250867754b0a7ae5b478.pdfand all other Multiverse company policies. Successful applicants will be required to undertake at least a Basic check via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). For roles that will involve a Regulated Activity, successful applicants must also undergo an Enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check and a Prohibition Order check. Roles involving Regulated Activity may interact with vulnerable groups, therefore are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 meaning applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police and the DBS.