We are MPB, the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.

MPB has always been committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future. We recirculate more than 485,000 items of used kit every year, extending the life and creative potential of photo and video equipment for creators around the world.

Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service. Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by our product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give our customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing reliability.

MPB has raised multiple rounds of venture capital and private equity funding, most recently £50m Series D in April 2021, and is listed in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100.

We are proud to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our exciting and fast growing tech company. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Finance Manager to join our Brighton based team on an 18 month fixed-term basis. As part of the finance function at MPB you will be focused on delivering financial information to both internal and external stakeholders as well as providing daily operational support within the finance team

We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.

MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.

Core Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts reporting pack for review by the Financial Controller

• Producing and managing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines and providing financial analysis as needed

• Review balance sheet reconciliations

• Preparation of the Board reporting pack with the Financial Controller

• Adhoc reporting for investors and other requests as necessary

• Oversee day to day accounting and financial management and cover when necessary

• Responsibility for customer financial management

• Responsibility for cash management

• Business partnering with different departments to ensure cross functional collaboration and accurate reporting

• Oversee the year end team, supporting all aspects of year end consolidated accounts and audit preparation at group (IFRS) level

• Management of the Reporting Finance Team (4 direct reports)

About you

You’ll be an ambitious, qualified individual with solid industry experience, with the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced business. You will possess demonstrable exposure to a multi-company/multi-currency group.

You will be a hands-on team player, leading a small team by example. You will have the ability to innovate and commercialise the finance function of a business outside of “Debits & Credits” to a wide audience of stakeholders sharing your technical ability, accountancy knowledge and excellent operation of a vast array of accounting platforms.

• ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified or Finalist

• Demonstrable experience of managing and developing a Finance team

• Strong technical skills and experience of leading month end reporting cycle

• Excellent analytical and organisational skills

• Experience gained in multi-company, multi-currency group (e.g. in a group with a US or/and German subsidiary)

• ERP experience - Netsuite/Oracle/SAP or other major ERP

• Experience in improving financial and operational reporting processes.

• Excellent excel skills

• Proactive and motivated self starter with a passion for team work

• Online retail/e-commerce experience desirable

• Commercial awareness in a finance environment

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 4% employer contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Flexible hybrid working options (minimum 2 days in the office)
• Access to EAP with a range of employee discounts
• Buzzing social calendar
• Dog friendly workplace.
• Bespoke Learning Management System - the MPB 'Learning Lab' with access to thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you'd like; whether personally or professionally.
• 2 volunteer days for charity which aligns with MPB values