Job Description

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.

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.

Key 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.