Finance Manager at Ably (UK)

Ably, a company that powers realtime digital experiences, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of Ably’s financial operations, lead core accounting and financial processes, and work closely with the Finance Assistant, Senior Financial Analyst and VP of Finance. The Finance Manager will balance business-as-usual reporting and control activities with working on structural improvements to help Ably scale

Role involves:

• Financial accounting and reporting, including month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Providing financial insights and management accounting reports for strategic decision-making.
• Overseeing finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Enhancing financial processes and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensuring tax and regulatory compliance.
• Preparing financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Leading audit processes and liaising with external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in financial accounting, ideally in a high-growth technology company or scale-up environment.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with financial systems and tools (e.g., Xero, or similar).
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ably offers:

• A remote-first and flexible work environment.
• Equity through their EMI share options programme.
• Enhanced holiday allowance of 28 days.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Home workstation budget of £500 on joining and £150 p/a thereafter.
• Personal learning and development budget of £1000 annually.
• Private healthcare with BUPA.
• Medical cash plan.
• Mental wellbeing coaching and counselling from Self Space.
• Monthly wellbeing budget via Juno.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Access to Tech & Cycle to Work schemes.
• Weekly snack allowance.
• A fully-paid one-month sabbatical after five years with Ably.