• Permanent
• Full time
• £40,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid (WR14 1JJ, Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom)
• Finance

Join Smartbox and make a meaningful impact as our newest team member!


Are you a passionate Finance Manager who wants to play a part in creating technology that gives a voice to those without speech? Smartbox is seeking a dedicated and talented individual like you to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities.


At Smartbox, we take pride in being a leading company in assistive communication technology. Our innovative products, combining specialised hardware, advanced software, and engaging content, are used by individuals with diverse needs worldwide. All around the world, our products, accomplishments and aspirations are a reflection of our teams’ values: passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change.


We believe that everyone deserves a voice, and our inclusive culture reflects this belief. By joining Smartbox, you will become part of a team that values diversity, fosters collaboration, and supports a community of users who rely on our technology to communicate effectively.


In addition to the rewarding nature of our work, you will collaborate with talented professionals who share a common goal of pushing the boundaries of innovation while considering the environmental impact of our products and processes. We strive to develop sustainable solutions that minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world. By joining Smartbox, you will have the chance to shape a more inclusive society while actively contributing to our sustainability efforts. Together, let's make a difference that extends beyond communication technology and leaves a positive mark on our planet.

How will you be making a difference?

• Develop and deliver an annual finance work plan which aligns with reporting and business requirements
• Develop relevant policies and procedures, and develop tools, guidance, and training for budget holders
• Identify and implement system and process improvements (efficient, resilient and robust)
• Improve the month-end reporting process including balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and improve weakness controls to maintain the accuracy of the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Preparation of annual budgets and future business planning, including liaison with budget holders and business analytics
• Develop a robust budget monitoring timetable and core processes, to ensure regular review of performance with budget holders
• Hold regular meetings with budget holders acting as a business partner to support financial management
• Prepare monthly management information, budget and cash flow forecasts, and other reports and KPIs
• Develop and deliver the annual year-end accounts closedown timetable
• Alongside the Director of Finance, prepare the annual statutory disclosures
• Lead the liaison with external auditors to ensure the year-end audit is delivered to deadlines, including resolving queries promptly and co-ordinating the finance team to provide audit samples as per the agreed timeframes.
• Oversee quarterly VAT returns to meet HMRC deadlines.

Essential Qualifications/skills/experience

• Qualified or Finalist, preferably ACA/ACCA
• Experience managing a team
• Advanced Excel skills
• Positive, curious and caring, with an eye for detail and a focus on delivery
• Clear and concise communication skills
• People focused with a passion to develop others and grow as a team

Useful Qualifications/skills/experience

• Experience in MS Dynamics Business Central
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience of working with entities in the US and EU
• Experience of working in a business with a Research and Development team

Additional information:

• In this role, you will have the flexibility to work between your home and our office locations in Malvern and Bristol. For this role, we require the candidate to work in the Malvern office twice a week as a minimum.
• You will meet and keep in regular contact with other teams in the business.

Why join us?

Here at Smartbox, we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, and encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year-round learning and personal development opportunities. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference in the lives of disabled people.

Rewards and benefits

At Smartbox our employees always do their best, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, private medical insurance, and whooping 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, we’ll shower you with perks, including:
Dress: We want you to feel comfortable in the office, smart casual is perfect.
Food: You can find free healthy office snacks in our kitchens.
Hybrid working: Two days a week in the office, for the rest of the week feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home. Laptop and home working IT kit provided.
Flexible work schedule: balance is key to innovation, and we want to make sure you are at the top of your game with a schedule that will work for you (prior agreement from your line manager is required).
Give back to the community: Each year every member of staff will get the opportunity to spend one paid day volunteering for a good cause of their choice.
You, our best asset: We believe in investing in you and your development. Stay with us and grow with us! We will reward you with more holidays for your long service!
Wellness: Stretch away the stress every morning with our online trainers, available via our cooperative perk website or hit the gym. We provide gym discounts too!
Wellbeing: You gain unlimited access to a benefit and Wellbeing app Yulife, providing store discounts and wellbeing services.
Mental health: You will have access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for a wide range of support, advice and resources about Family, Health, Life, Money and Work.
Peace of mind: Every employee benefit from a company pension, group life assurance, and income protection.
Fun: Complimentary theatre and cinema tickets to Malvern Theatres. We organise many free social events including team outings and get-togethers.
Eco-friendly: You can sign up for a cycle scheme (save 25%-39% on a new bike or E-bike by cycling to work), or lease an electric car through a salary sacrifice scheme after 2 years of service.
Bonus potential: We work hard and Smartbox recognises that with a discretionary annual bonus.
Finances: Enjoy a wide variety of savings and discounts with Corporate Perks. You can save on electronics, food shopping, fashion, fitness, entertainment and all things travel.

Our Commitments

At Smartbox, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where every individual's unique background and perspective are valued and respected, but how are we doing it?
We are proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by the UK Government’s Department of Work and Pensions. We are also the Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. You can find out more on thinksmartbox.com.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please email jobs@thinksmartbox.com to discuss any such adjustments that we can make.
At Smartbox, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. Our diverse team brings together unique talents and inspires each other to create amazing products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers.

We’d love to hear from you

Our ever-evolving team powers the business across the world and brings the next generation of AAC solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
Join us as a Finance Manager and take our technology and your career into new territories.
We look forward to receiving your application.


For a full job description, please visit: https://thinksmartbox.com/careers/


Agencies
Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
We will contact the existing agencies that we already work with should we not make a successful appointment.