Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Tembo Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Tembo is an award-winning digital savings and mortgage provider, making the dream of ownership possible for a new generation of home buyers. We’re a mission‑centric organization that holds our values close:

• Find a way - representing our desire to innovate and also leave no stone unturned to help find a customer a way to get on the ladder
• It’s all about the people - customers, colleagues, partners - we’re all human and without them we are nothing
• If you don’t like it change it - as a startup we’re constantly listening to every source of data and evolving, every opinion counts

We are rated Excellent on Trustpilot with every single customer review celebrated and we are determined to find a way to ensure we retain that customer love as we scale.

We are well funded by Goodwater Capital, Aviva, McPike Family Global Office, Ascension, Love Ventures as well as a suite of ethical backers such as Fair by Design, Barrow Cadbury, Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Big Society Capital.

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support our business with accounting, treasury and operational support. This is a really important role in our small but mighty finance team in a fast-growing, venture‑backed business.

• Preparing and reviewing management accounts (including invoice processing and payment)
• Analysing financial information to provide insights to improve business performance
• Ensuring compliance with requirements and key standards
• Developing accounting policies and processes to support the business as it scales
• Assisting with Client Money processes, including interest payments, treasury and reporting
• Providing financial support on launch of new products and assessment of new initiatives
• Providing support with corporation tax, VAT and payroll

• Designated chartered/certified accountant or management accountant, experience with client money is preferable.
• 2+ years experience working in either professional practice or an inhouse role
• Organised and process driven
• Comfortable with both day‑to‑day execution, bookkeeping, accounting & strategic thinking
• A team player who cares about collaboration - you’ll get the team behind your initiatives
• Collaborative, with exceptional communication skills
• Mindset to “Find a Way” and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic start‑up environment

Hybrid, with an office in Newcastle & Central London (Newcastle based is preferable)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance