Location: Hybrid - a minimum of 2 days a week at our London office at the Food Exchange in Vauxhall Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £50,000 Start Date: ASAP About Oddbox Oddbox is on a mission to tackle food waste, one of the most solvable climate challenges, responsible for nearly five times the emissions of the aviation sector. Our subscription service has already saved over 50 million kilograms of fruit and vegetables. Join our team to help create even greater impact and inspire more people to reduce food waste - one curvy cucumber at a time. Overview The Opportunity We're looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day financial control and accounting function and play a key role in supporting Oddbox as we grow. This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional to join a purpose-led SME and build strong financial foundations that scale with the business. You'll report to our Senior Finance Manager and work closely with internal teams to drive accurate reporting, smooth processes, and meaningful insights. As Oddbox continues to evolve its proposition and grow its impact, you'll ensure our finance systems and operations grow alongside it. This is a broad and high-impact role - ideal for someone who has worked in a consumer led food or drinks based business and is now looking to take on more ownership and responsibility. Exposure to Subscription Models is a definite plus. Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Oversee accounts payable, payroll, and the month-end close process Manage cash flow and support cash consolidation at a detailed level Own the statutory audit process and liaise with auditors Support compliance processes, including VAT, R&D claims, and EMI schemes Improve and automate core finance processes and reporting Ensure data integrity and hierarchy across financial systems Support our ERP system with a strong understanding of stock and stock control Act as a partner to the wider business, providing financial insights and challenge where needed Line manage and support the development of our Finance Assistant Required Skills Strong financial reporting and month-end close expertise Cash flow forecasting and working capital management Confident in ERP systems and comfortable improving system processes Excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills and attention to detail Clear and confident communicator - able to explain finance to non-finance teams Strong organisational and time management skills Required Experience ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with 6+ years' relevant experience Experience as a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or FP&A Manager in an SME or similar-sized business Exposure to both management accounting and statutory reporting Hands-on experience managing audits and liaising with external advisors Experience with stock accounting and ERP systems Line management or mentoring experience preferred Required Mindset & Behaviours Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment Analytical and curious, always looking to improve how things are done Process-driven and comfortable implementing best practice Commercial mindset - sees the bigger picture and how finance supports growth Collaborative and approachable - a natural relationship-builder across teams Passionate about purpose and motivated by Oddbox's mission Nice to Have Experience in a D2C, FMCG or sustainability-focused business Previous exposure to scaling finance systems during business growth Knowledge of R&D tax relief, EMI schemes or other HMRC processes Familiarity with tools like Xero, Unleashed or other cloud-based finance platforms Why Join Us Work with a purpose-driven team tackling food waste at scale Drive change in a sustainability-focused tech business Hybrid working and a collaborative culture in our Vauxhall office Unique opportunity to shape and deliver mission-critical growth projects Be part of a certified B Corp doing business for good How to Apply If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help Oddbox make every box count.
Oct 19, 2025
Full time
Location: Hybrid - a minimum of 2 days a week at our London office at the Food Exchange in Vauxhall Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £50,000 Start Date: ASAP About Oddbox Oddbox is on a mission to tackle food waste, one of the most solvable climate challenges, responsible for nearly five times the emissions of the aviation sector. Our subscription service has already saved over 50 million kilograms of fruit and vegetables. Join our team to help create even greater impact and inspire more people to reduce food waste - one curvy cucumber at a time. Overview The Opportunity We're looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day financial control and accounting function and play a key role in supporting Oddbox as we grow. This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional to join a purpose-led SME and build strong financial foundations that scale with the business. You'll report to our Senior Finance Manager and work closely with internal teams to drive accurate reporting, smooth processes, and meaningful insights. As Oddbox continues to evolve its proposition and grow its impact, you'll ensure our finance systems and operations grow alongside it. This is a broad and high-impact role - ideal for someone who has worked in a consumer led food or drinks based business and is now looking to take on more ownership and responsibility. Exposure to Subscription Models is a definite plus. Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Oversee accounts payable, payroll, and the month-end close process Manage cash flow and support cash consolidation at a detailed level Own the statutory audit process and liaise with auditors Support compliance processes, including VAT, R&D claims, and EMI schemes Improve and automate core finance processes and reporting Ensure data integrity and hierarchy across financial systems Support our ERP system with a strong understanding of stock and stock control Act as a partner to the wider business, providing financial insights and challenge where needed Line manage and support the development of our Finance Assistant Required Skills Strong financial reporting and month-end close expertise Cash flow forecasting and working capital management Confident in ERP systems and comfortable improving system processes Excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills and attention to detail Clear and confident communicator - able to explain finance to non-finance teams Strong organisational and time management skills Required Experience ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with 6+ years' relevant experience Experience as a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or FP&A Manager in an SME or similar-sized business Exposure to both management accounting and statutory reporting Hands-on experience managing audits and liaising with external advisors Experience with stock accounting and ERP systems Line management or mentoring experience preferred Required Mindset & Behaviours Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment Analytical and curious, always looking to improve how things are done Process-driven and comfortable implementing best practice Commercial mindset - sees the bigger picture and how finance supports growth Collaborative and approachable - a natural relationship-builder across teams Passionate about purpose and motivated by Oddbox's mission Nice to Have Experience in a D2C, FMCG or sustainability-focused business Previous exposure to scaling finance systems during business growth Knowledge of R&D tax relief, EMI schemes or other HMRC processes Familiarity with tools like Xero, Unleashed or other cloud-based finance platforms Why Join Us Work with a purpose-driven team tackling food waste at scale Drive change in a sustainability-focused tech business Hybrid working and a collaborative culture in our Vauxhall office Unique opportunity to shape and deliver mission-critical growth projects Be part of a certified B Corp doing business for good How to Apply If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help Oddbox make every box count.
Location: Hybrid - minimum 2 days/week in our Vauxhall, London office Contract: 3 Month Fixed-Term, Full-time Salary: £DOE Eligibility: UK-based applicants only - we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. About Us Oddbox is on a mission to fight food waste with innovative technology and purpose-driven action. Our fruit and veg subscription service has already rescued over 50 million kilograms of produce. As we grow, we are building more intelligent, reliable operations-powered by data and guided by our sustainable values. Role Overview:Growth Product Manager At Oddbox, we are embarking on the next phase of our journey and are looking for a passionate Growth Product Manager who can help identify and develop this opportunity. The purpose of the Growth Product Manager is to identify and leverage unmet customer needs to drive sustainable product expansion and adoption of our new proposition. Key Responsibilities: Discover and Prioritise New Problem Spaces: Lead the charge in identifying significant, unsolved customer pain points that represent opportunities for substantial growth. This isn't just about incremental improvements, but about finding entirely new product propositions that can add value to the brand. Facilitate Problem-Solution Fit: Working closely with the UX researcher and Product Designer, you will ensure that the team deeply understands the "why" behind customer problems and that proposed solutions genuinely address these needs in an innovative way. Drive Experimentation and Learning: Establish a rigorous framework for testing new ideas, gathering data, and iterating rapidly. Your goal is to quickly validate assumptions about customer problems and potential solutions, minimising risk and maximising learning. Translate Insights into Actionable Product Strategy: Synthesise research findings, design concepts, and market analysis into a clear product vision and roadmap that aligns with the overall growth objectives of the business. Feasibility and commercial understanding: Responsible for collaborating cross-functionally across the business to ensure the team creates and delivers a feasible and commercially viable physical and digital product. Required Skills: New Product Development (NPD) Customer Problem Discovery Experimentation & Validation Cross-functional Collaboration Data-Driven Decision Making Market & Commercial Viability Holistic Customer Experience Service design, Physical & Digital Product Integration Why Join Us? Work with a purpose-driven team tackling food waste at scale Drive change in a sustainability-focused tech business Hybrid workingand a collaborative culture in our Vauxhall office Unique opportunity to shape and deliver mission-critical growth projects Next Steps Introductory call with Director of Product &Technology- learn more about Oddbox, our mission, and this contract role - 30 minutes Practical case study in person- an opportunity to showcase your growth and experimentation skills - 90 minutes Meet the team and ask your questions before you start How to Apply If you're looking for an opportunity where you canmake a tangible impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help Oddbox make every box count.
Jul 12, 2025
Full time
Location: Hybrid - minimum 2 days/week in our Vauxhall, London office Contract: 3 Month Fixed-Term, Full-time Salary: £DOE Eligibility: UK-based applicants only - we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. About Us Oddbox is on a mission to fight food waste with innovative technology and purpose-driven action. Our fruit and veg subscription service has already rescued over 50 million kilograms of produce. As we grow, we are building more intelligent, reliable operations-powered by data and guided by our sustainable values. Role Overview:Growth Product Manager At Oddbox, we are embarking on the next phase of our journey and are looking for a passionate Growth Product Manager who can help identify and develop this opportunity. The purpose of the Growth Product Manager is to identify and leverage unmet customer needs to drive sustainable product expansion and adoption of our new proposition. Key Responsibilities: Discover and Prioritise New Problem Spaces: Lead the charge in identifying significant, unsolved customer pain points that represent opportunities for substantial growth. This isn't just about incremental improvements, but about finding entirely new product propositions that can add value to the brand. Facilitate Problem-Solution Fit: Working closely with the UX researcher and Product Designer, you will ensure that the team deeply understands the "why" behind customer problems and that proposed solutions genuinely address these needs in an innovative way. Drive Experimentation and Learning: Establish a rigorous framework for testing new ideas, gathering data, and iterating rapidly. Your goal is to quickly validate assumptions about customer problems and potential solutions, minimising risk and maximising learning. Translate Insights into Actionable Product Strategy: Synthesise research findings, design concepts, and market analysis into a clear product vision and roadmap that aligns with the overall growth objectives of the business. Feasibility and commercial understanding: Responsible for collaborating cross-functionally across the business to ensure the team creates and delivers a feasible and commercially viable physical and digital product. Required Skills: New Product Development (NPD) Customer Problem Discovery Experimentation & Validation Cross-functional Collaboration Data-Driven Decision Making Market & Commercial Viability Holistic Customer Experience Service design, Physical & Digital Product Integration Why Join Us? Work with a purpose-driven team tackling food waste at scale Drive change in a sustainability-focused tech business Hybrid workingand a collaborative culture in our Vauxhall office Unique opportunity to shape and deliver mission-critical growth projects Next Steps Introductory call with Director of Product &Technology- learn more about Oddbox, our mission, and this contract role - 30 minutes Practical case study in person- an opportunity to showcase your growth and experimentation skills - 90 minutes Meet the team and ask your questions before you start How to Apply If you're looking for an opportunity where you canmake a tangible impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help Oddbox make every box count.
Location: Vauxhall/Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) with occasional travel to Croydon and Birmingham Working pattern: Full-time or .8FTE would be considered Starting salary: £100-£125k The Role: Our scaling subscription-based e-commerce business is in need of a visionary Financial Director to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring Oddbox's financial health and helping us achieve our profitable growth targets. You'll work closely with our CEO/Founder Emilie and the Leadership team to drive cross-functional projects, identify & maximise commercial opportunities and provide a healthy level of challenge to our senior teams, in addition to ensuring best in class financial accounting and reporting. The Finance Director is expected to significantly impact the company's financial health and strategic decision-making processes. The key goals include: Effective presentation of financial information at board level and across internal teams. Lead and develop the finance team. Improved financial modelling accuracy and forecasting reliability. Leading on cross-functional projects to challenge, drive accountability, actions and decision-making capability. Responsible for governance, risk management, statutory accounting and treasury. Who We're Looking For: You're a hands-on leader, not afraid to roll up your sleeves and dive into detail; but can also summarise data and financial information to provide strategic insight at leadership level. You've worked in disruptive DTC/E-commerce brands supporting growth journeys above £10m. You have proven commercial and strategic expertise, with a track record of business partnering with Founders/CEOs and other cross-functional heads to drive commercial success. You are an experienced and inspiring leader with a track record of motivating, coaching, and developing high-performing Finance teams. You have credibility and EQ to manage teams and stakeholders up to Board level. You are resilient and have gravitas, performing well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You May Not Be the Right Fit If: You aren't comfortable with change and rapidly evolving environments. You aren't proactive about finding solutions and driving improvements. You find managing people and processes a challenge. You're not willing to hold yourself and your stakeholders accountable for accuracy and robust solutions. You aren't able to use financial data to deliver clear instructions to a senior team with a diverse skillset and level of commercial literacy. Interview process: Initial call (normally via video but let us know if a phone call works better) with our People & Culture team - 30 minutes. Take home task - around 90-120 minutes of prep. Formal interview and task presentation with our CEO and our current Head of Finance - 90 minutes. Follow-up interview with two of our management team (the leaders at Oddbox who support our CEO in making key business decisions) - 45 minutes. Meet the team. Offer. Team: You'll manage our finance assistant and FP&A associate. Location: Hybrid - On average, you'll spend two to three days each week in our Vauxhall office, working closely with other senior leaders and team members. You'll also need to visit our distribution centre in Croydon and packing facility in Birmingham a couple of times each year. Looking After You: We don't waste your time telling you that annual leave is a benefit when it's your right, but we offer you an extra week of annual leave (33 days including bank holidays if you work full-time), four "not-sick" days, and two volunteering days each year. A £300 self-service L&D budget is available, backed by extensive cohort and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Access to perks and well-being support with YuLife is provided, and of course, you get discounts on Oddbox products (as well as the occasional stash of Oddbox merch). Other Details: Start date: Flexible for the right person. Duration of role: Permanent. Are you the Financial Director we're looking for? Click below to apply (the application should take you no longer than 10-15 minutes).
Jan 31, 2025
Full time
Location: Vauxhall/Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) with occasional travel to Croydon and Birmingham Working pattern: Full-time or .8FTE would be considered Starting salary: £100-£125k The Role: Our scaling subscription-based e-commerce business is in need of a visionary Financial Director to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring Oddbox's financial health and helping us achieve our profitable growth targets. You'll work closely with our CEO/Founder Emilie and the Leadership team to drive cross-functional projects, identify & maximise commercial opportunities and provide a healthy level of challenge to our senior teams, in addition to ensuring best in class financial accounting and reporting. The Finance Director is expected to significantly impact the company's financial health and strategic decision-making processes. The key goals include: Effective presentation of financial information at board level and across internal teams. Lead and develop the finance team. Improved financial modelling accuracy and forecasting reliability. Leading on cross-functional projects to challenge, drive accountability, actions and decision-making capability. Responsible for governance, risk management, statutory accounting and treasury. Who We're Looking For: You're a hands-on leader, not afraid to roll up your sleeves and dive into detail; but can also summarise data and financial information to provide strategic insight at leadership level. You've worked in disruptive DTC/E-commerce brands supporting growth journeys above £10m. You have proven commercial and strategic expertise, with a track record of business partnering with Founders/CEOs and other cross-functional heads to drive commercial success. You are an experienced and inspiring leader with a track record of motivating, coaching, and developing high-performing Finance teams. You have credibility and EQ to manage teams and stakeholders up to Board level. You are resilient and have gravitas, performing well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You May Not Be the Right Fit If: You aren't comfortable with change and rapidly evolving environments. You aren't proactive about finding solutions and driving improvements. You find managing people and processes a challenge. You're not willing to hold yourself and your stakeholders accountable for accuracy and robust solutions. You aren't able to use financial data to deliver clear instructions to a senior team with a diverse skillset and level of commercial literacy. Interview process: Initial call (normally via video but let us know if a phone call works better) with our People & Culture team - 30 minutes. Take home task - around 90-120 minutes of prep. Formal interview and task presentation with our CEO and our current Head of Finance - 90 minutes. Follow-up interview with two of our management team (the leaders at Oddbox who support our CEO in making key business decisions) - 45 minutes. Meet the team. Offer. Team: You'll manage our finance assistant and FP&A associate. Location: Hybrid - On average, you'll spend two to three days each week in our Vauxhall office, working closely with other senior leaders and team members. You'll also need to visit our distribution centre in Croydon and packing facility in Birmingham a couple of times each year. Looking After You: We don't waste your time telling you that annual leave is a benefit when it's your right, but we offer you an extra week of annual leave (33 days including bank holidays if you work full-time), four "not-sick" days, and two volunteering days each year. A £300 self-service L&D budget is available, backed by extensive cohort and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Access to perks and well-being support with YuLife is provided, and of course, you get discounts on Oddbox products (as well as the occasional stash of Oddbox merch). Other Details: Start date: Flexible for the right person. Duration of role: Permanent. Are you the Financial Director we're looking for? Click below to apply (the application should take you no longer than 10-15 minutes).