AddressABOUT US
Ancient + Brave is a mission driven wellness brand, founded in 2018 by Kate Prince who saw a gap in the market for sustainable products which support women’s health and wellness. From the start Kate wanted the company to be unique, creating innovative formulas with targeted health benefits. The elements of daily ritual and ancestral health are integral to the brand.
As a B Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact. The brand has developed an incredible following in the UK and following investment from Piper, is ready to scale in the UK and internationally.
Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing?
We'd love to have you!
THE ROLE
This is a brand new role for an experienced and driven finance professional with a passion for all things finance, including monthly reporting, business partnering with department heads across the company and systems implementation.
Reporting to (and supported by) our Finance Director you will be an integral part in the team, working collaboratively and cross-functionally at all levels and with all departments.
This role will provide the opportunity for someone with a proactive attitude to get hands on into all aspects of Financial Control, supporting the Finance Director and ensuring the smooth day to day running of the Finance function, identifying areas within our process and systems where we can improve efficiency and accuracy and leading and developing a small and agile team as the business continues to scale.
YOU WILL
+ Take charge of overall financial control of all aspects of the business; reviewing, developing and implementing a strong internal controls environment and taking ownership of the general ledger, technical accounting matters and the month end close process and control account reconciliations
+ Take full control of reporting including the preparation of monthly management accounts, overseeing weekly aged debt/cash reporting, analysing financial statements, comparing to budget and forecasts with variance reports, consolidation and preparation of statutory financial statements, working closely with External Auditors and assisting the FD with preparing monthly board reporting and preparation of weekly trade reporting
+ Support the FD in hiring, training and developing a best-in-class Finance function, coaching and mentoring junior team members as needed
+ Partner with the Production Dept to ensure that stock reporting is accurate and accounted for, assist with forecasting for stock purchases and own month end stock provisioning
+ Ensure that the weekly cash flow is closely monitored, the AP and AR functions are running smoothly, and debts are kept current, reviewing and approving of weekly payment runs and supporting new retailer and supplier onboarding via credit checks
+ Oversee the timely filing of UK and EU VAT returns, plus other statutory submissions, work with the tax consultants to ensure that the corporation tax returns and R&D claims are accurate and submitted on a timely basis, Submit any required ONS reporting and support the FD in the preparation and submission of Companies House documentation.
YOUR SKILLS + EXPERIENCE
+ ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a minimum 3+ years PQE
+ Track record of managing and developing a team
+ Experience operating in an SME (£20 - £100 million revenue)
+ Experience operating in a fast-paced high volume Ecom consumer business
+ Strong excel skills
+ Strong communication skills
(Nice to haves):
+ Experience with Xero
+ Systems implementation experience
+ Experience with multi-country compliance
WHO YOU ARE
To truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You are:
+ Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and run with it
+ Solution focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong work ethic
+ Known for having tonnes of energy, a positive outlook and a growth mindset
+ A collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings
+ Exceptional communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely
+ Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
+ Able and willing to work in fast paced startup environments that are often full of ambiguity - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key
+ Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building
WHY JOIN US
At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.
We provide all our team members with Apple computers / Sony headphones and our office is equipped with Dell monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting / standing desks. Our office kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).
We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).
Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.
In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance, we also offer one Wellbeing and one volunteering (Karma) day to use as needed. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives and Karma Days for maximum impact.
We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.
An important note on our ways of working…
As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our office (a beautiful old mill situated in East Sussex) an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full time.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.
