We Are Fast Growing

GrowthInvest is seeking a bright, ambitious individual to join our team as part of the continued growth of the company.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: City of London

Salary: Competitive

Reporting to: CFO

Start Date: Immediate

At GrowthInvest, we make alternative investments more accessible for wealth managers, financial advisers and their high‑value clients. Through our platform and technology, we empower our clients to access alternative and tax‑efficient investment solutions by providing choice, transparency, oversight and education, alongside continuous innovation and excellent customer service. 

We are growing rapidly and are now seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to run the day to day finance function of the business. This is a critical role within the company, providing financial control, reporting integrity, and cashflow discipline, while working closely with senior stakeholders as the business continues to scale.

For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the finance engine of a high growth, technology enabled investment platform, with clear scope to develop alongside the business.

The Role

As Finance Manager, reporting to the CFO and working closely with senior leadership oversight, you will be responsible for the accurate, timely and controlled operation of the finance function.

This is a hands-on role, owning month end close, management accounts, cashflow operations, billing and credit control, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. You will play a key role in ensuring that GrowthInvest’s financial reporting is robust, repeatable and scalable, while helping reduce key person risk through process discipline and documentation.

You will interact regularly with colleagues across Operations, Technology, Compliance and Senior Management teams, as well as with external accountants, advisers and partners and we expect you, along with every member of the team, to contribute positively and in line with our company values: https://growthinvest.com/our-values/

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Month End Close

• Own the monthly close process to a defined timetable.
• Maintain accurate and timely management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash).
• Manage accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and appropriate revenue recognition.
• Maintain finance working files and month-end documentation.
  

Revenue, Billing & Credit Control

• Operate billing across multiple revenue streams, including:
  • Annual licence fees
  • Ongoing Platform AUA based charges
  • Ad hoc fees and projects
• Maintain and operate billing logic and supporting data.
• Issue invoices and manage aged debt.
• Run credit control processes and escalate non payment issues appropriately.
• Support accurate revenue cutoff and accruals at period end.

 Cashflow & Financial Operations

• Maintain the rolling short term cashflow forecast (with FD level design oversight).
• Execute payment runs in line with agreed controls and approval limits.
• Monitor liquidity, cash headroom and short term financial risk.
• Support proactive cash management and visibility across the business.

Reporting & Management Information

• Produce monthly KPI and performance reporting.
• Support board, investor and stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support decision making.
• Work with senior stakeholders to ensure reporting is clear, consistent and decision‑focussed.

Governance, Controls & External Liaison

• Act as the primary day‑to‑day contact for external accountants and advisers.
• Support audit and statutory reporting processes.
• Ensure finance activities are carried out in line with internal policies and controls.
• Document key finance processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to process automation to help the business scale.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar hands‑on finance role. 
• Strong technical accounting skills, including accruals, prepayments and revenue recognition. 
• Experience running month‑end close and producing management accounts. 
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex spreadsheets. 
• Experience working in a regulated, platform, fintech or financial services environment. 
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. 
• Able to work comfortably with senior stakeholders and non‑finance colleagues.

Nice to Have

•  Experience with subscription‑based or percentage‑based revenue models. 
• Exposure to alternative investments or investment platforms. 
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow modelling. 
• Familiarity with cloud accounting systems and finance tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure. 
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and willingness to take ownership. 

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive team environment with strong career progression opportunities. 
• Competitive salary. 
• The opportunity to work at the forefront of alternative investment technology. 
• Continuous learning and skills development. 
• Flexible, Hybrid and remote working options. 
• 25 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays). 
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme. 
• Pension scheme (employer contribution matched). 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to: careers@growthinvest.com.