Head of Print Technology

People Business Partner

Carwow

OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024, we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350 million. And we’re a long way from done! PEOPLE TEAM @ CARWOW Our fast-paced and ambitious People team is dedicated to giving every employee a ‘wow’ experience as we work toward our goal of becoming a top 10 start-up to work for. We are looking for a mid-level People Business Partner to join our award-winning, growing team across our four territories: the UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal. Reporting to the Lead People Business Partner, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping carwow’s growth as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to both the business’s leadership team and its employees. YOUR MISSION Your mission is to provide exceptional support to your assigned Business Units by becoming an expert in their departments. You will understand their individual needs and provide tailored strategic support to help them achieve their goals. As a strategic partner, you will work across our three pillars of People Business Partnering: performance, delivery & execution, and engagement, to enable, elevate, and empower our employees and leaders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide comprehensive support to your division by understanding their departmental goals and delivering tailored strategic assistance. * Provide efficient and effective solutions to problems raised by stakeholders in a discreet and timely manner. * Drive a high-performance culture through effective performance management processes, such as talent mapping and performance review processes. * Support organisational growth and development through guidance on organisational design, succession planning, and learning and development. * Handle the majority of employee relations cases autonomously, with support from the Lead People Business Partner for more complex cases. * Gather and transform data into evidence-based insights to aid continuous improvement. * Collaborate and deliver a range of exciting People projects that vary based on company needs. * Guide change management initiatives within the business, providing clarity and reassurance throughout. * Work with the Senior Culture and Inclusion Manager to build targeted engagement plans and embed inclusive and equitable practices. KEY REQUIREMENTS * Experience working as a People Business Partner or a competent Advisor/Coordinator within a People team. * Demonstrated knowledge of business partnering principles, such as coaching, support tools, feedback exchange, and talent management. * Confidence in handling the majority of employee relations cases. * A strong communicator who can adapt their style to suit different stakeholders. * High emotional intelligence to manage sensitive situations effectively and with discretion. * Strategic thinker who can anticipate future company needs and plan initiatives accordingly. * Ability to balance data and process with unique circumstances to achieve the right outcome in each case. * Possess a base-level understanding of technical knowledge such as employment law and have a curiosity to learn more. BONUS POINTS * Have worked in a fast-paced scale up environment, ideally within a Marketing & Media business. * Experience using data and anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions. * A natural leader who can inspire, influence and guide others. * An advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). * Experience using Hibob previously. * Experience with a global team, specifically any experience supporting a German, Spanish or Portuguese market. INTERVIEW PROCESS * Introductory call with our Talent team * Interview with Lead People Business Partner * Interview with Head of People * Culture and Values Interview WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU * Competitive comp package * 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! * Employee-friendly share options * Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution * Vitality private healthcare insurance * Life Assurance - 4x annual salary * Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner * Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies * Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones * 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme * Generous learning and development budget * £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.

Junior Commercial Operations Manager

Carwow

OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. And we’re a long way from done! MARKETPLACE & OPERATIONS @ CARWOW The Marketplace & Operations team in Spain is the engine that ensures the market hits its growth targets year after year. We ensure the strategy is aligned with Carwow’s global mission, translate it into actionable plans, and support the rest of the teams so that every effort counts. We work at the intersection of data, business, and operations: one day we're modelling the impact of a growth lever, and the next we're building the tool that saves another team hours of work. We're a team with a lot of autonomy and direct visibility with country leadership, where good ideas get implemented fast and you can see their impact on the business. If you like understanding the why behind the numbers and turning it into decisions, this is the place for you. YOUR MISSION You'll be the person who turns data into decisions and decisions into results. Your mission is to make sure the commercial team spends its time on what truly moves the needle: you'll analyse performance, design the logic behind the strategy, and build the tools and processes that make the whole department run faster and better. Success in this role looks like this: the commercial team makes decisions based on your analysis, operational processes run without friction, and the department's efficiency improves measurably thanks to the solutions (and the AI) you help implement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Design the strategic logic behind the commercial department, ensuring the team's time is invested as efficiently as possible to hit annual growth targets. * Analyse the key data and performance KPIs of the commercial team, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. * Build and maintain databases, dashboards, and reports that give visibility on performance to the different teams and to leadership. * Support other departments with data solutions and tools that boost their productivity. * Own the day-to-day operational processes (BAU) of the commercial department, such as invoicing and the tracking of recurring operational tasks. * Drive the adoption of AI within the Operations team, both by delivering concrete solutions and by championing its use day to day. * Identify and automate manual processes, designing solutions that improve efficiency and free up the team's time for higher-value work. KEY REQUIREMENTS * Degree or equivalent in related field * 1-2 years of professional experience in similar roles (commercial operations, consulting, business operations, business analysis, or similar). * Demonstrable experience in data analysis. * Demonstrable experience solving problems through data visualisation for clients or other teams. * Experience with SQL and database management. * Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and building presentations. * Excellent communication skills, especially when working with other departments and in client-facing situations. BONUS POINTS * Master’s degree or MBA is preferred but not required * Experience using Salesforce for commercial departments. * Experience automating processes and designing solutions that improve a team's productivity. * A genuine interest in AI and experience applying it to business use cases. WHY THIS MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU * You're looking for a highly specialised, niche role: here you'll wear many hats (data, operations, finance, tooling) and will sometimes switch focus several times a day. * You prefer well-defined, stable processes: this team is still being built, so we value people who enjoy creating from scratch and working with some ambiguity. * You're not motivated by the day-to-day operational side: beyond the analysis, a big part of the role is making sure BAU runs without friction. INTERVIEW PROCESS * Introductory call with our Talent team. * Step 1 — You'll receive a task by email. * Step 2 — First interview with the Marketplace & Ops lead. * Step 3 — Final interview with the Country Manager & Head of Commercial. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU * Hybrid working that works around you * Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali * Share options - when we thrive, so do you! * Private Healthcare, for peace of mind * Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner * Enhanced holiday package, plus bank holidays * 28 days annual leave * 1 day for your wedding * 1 day off when you move house - because moving’s hard enough without work! * On your third year anniversary, you get 30 days of annual leave per year * On your tenth year anniversary, you get 35 days of annual leave per year * Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year * Work from abroad for a month (due to popular demand, this offer excludes the moon). * Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies * The latest tech to power your gif-sending talents * Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you’ve been talking about * A generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft * Regular social events:, tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for * Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally. #LI-RV1

Group Financial Reporting Manager

Carwow

OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. And we’re a long way from done! JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS Carwow is a high-growth automotive tech scale-up seeking a Group Financial Reporting Manager to lead external reporting across the group. Following a $52m investment in 2024 and achieving £85m in revenue (a 55% YoY increase), we're scaling rapidly and preparing for an IPO within the next 3-4 years. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for external reporting across the group, managing a team of one. You'll work closely with management accounting, corporate finance and finance operations. RESPONSIBILITIES FINANCIAL REPORTING & CONTROL * Lead the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities and geographies. * Manage the group and subsidiary audits. * Work with external advisers to manage the tax compliance across the group including, corporation tax, VAT, R&D, WHT and transfer pricing. * Own the upcoming IFRS transition and in-house preparation of group financial statements. * Responsible for payroll, other staff costs and below EBITDA accounting. * Oversee the implementation and maintenance of robust accounting policies, including R&D capitalisation, revenue recognition, lease accounting and other key areas. * Key role in establishing and maintaining a strong control environment appropriate for a business scaling towards IPO. LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT * Manage a part qualified ACA accountant, supporting their career development as they work towards qualification. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and ownership across the reporting function. SYSTEMS, PROCESSES & GOVERNANCE * Drive process automation and system optimisation to improve accuracy, scalability, and efficiency. * Write and maintain detailed financial systems and process notes. BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP * Collaborate cross-functionally with Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, and Finance Operations to ensure alignment between financial performance and strategic objectives. * Lead initiatives to enhance financial literacy and accountability across the organization. * Support with IPO readiness, M&A integration, and investor reporting. COMPETENCIES * Communication: Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex financial information into concise, actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels. * Team Management: Experience managing teams across audits or other project work * Resilience & Self-Motivation: Balances attention to detail with an understanding of broader business objectives. Demonstrates resilience, focus, and self-motivation in high-pressure or fast-paced environments. * Agility & Curiosity: Embraces change with a growth mindset. Leverages technology and innovative thinking to optimise processes and solve complex problems. * Attention to Detail & Strategic Insight: Combines strong analytical discipline with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels—zooming out to understand business priorities while zooming in to identify process and system improvements that enhance overall performance. REQUIREMENTS * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with minimum 3 years post qualification experience * Experience working with multinational, multicurrency groups. * Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS/UK GAAP) and experience with group consolidation and audit management. * Hands-on experience with ERP systems (ideally NetSuite). * Strategic mindset with excellent attention to detail and operational execution. * Exceptional communicator and collaborator. * Experience with M&A accounting & integration or accounts preparation is highly desirable. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU * Hybrid working * Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali * Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement * Share options - when we thrive, so do you! * Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers * Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind * Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner * Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays * 28 days annual leave * 1 day for your wedding * 1 day off when you move house - because moving is hard enough without work! * For your third year anniversary, get 30 days of annual leave per year * For your tenth year anniversary, get 35 days of annual leave per year * Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year * Work from abroad for a month * Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies * Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones * The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents * Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you’ve been talking about * Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft * Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for * Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.