AP & AR Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

Improbable

Improbable is a venture builder and technology company creating and scaling businesses in Web3, blockchain, and decentralised infrastructure. We build companies from the ground up and invest in ventures shaping the next generation of the internet. We are developing next-generation networked and decentralised systems that power digital assets, open networks, and Web3-native economies. Over the past decade, we’ve evolved into a global leader in venture building and blockchain-enabled infrastructure, enabling creators, brands, and communities to build and scale decentralised products at global scale. At Improbable, we’re motivated by solving hard, meaningful problems, building technology that is ambitious, durable, and transformative. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Operations Manager to provide maternity cover within our Finance team. This role will focus on ensuring the smooth running of Improbable’s core finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payment runs, bank reconciliations, month-end activities, and finance systems administration. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across Finance, People, Legal, and Operations. Alongside day-to-day ownership, we are looking for someone who can bring structure, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset; identifying opportunities to streamline manual processes, automate recurring tasks where possible, and play a key part in embedding new tools such as ZIP across our finance workflows. THE OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE * Oversee the Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time. * Approve supplier payment runs in line with internal approval policies. * Manage appropriate liquidity across the different entity bank accounts ahead of each payment run, coordinating with the FC and VP of Finance to ensure supplier payments, intercompany settlements, and other operational payment obligations can be made on time.. * Act as an escalation point for payment queries and build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. * Actively support the onboarding and adoption of ZIP, the company's new procure-to-pay automation platform, working with Procurement and Finance stakeholders on process design, testing, user adoption, and post-go-live optimisation to drive further efficiency improvements and embed the system across AP workflows. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE * Oversee the Accounts Receivable process, ensuring customer billing is accurate, timely and appropriately documented. * Monitor aged debtors balances, support collections activity, and act as an escalation point for overdue accounts. * Identify opportunities to simplify billing, reconciliation, and intercompany settlement processes. * Reconcile intercompany accounts and support the regular settlement of open balances. MONTH-END/YEAR-END CLOSE PROCEDURES * Review and sign off month-end close activities across AP, AR and bank reconciliations, and related balance sheet accounts, working with the team to identify bottlenecks and improve the close quality and timelines. * Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for AP and AR related accounts, investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. * Ensure financial records remain complete, accurate, and audit-ready. SYSTEMS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT * Act as a key administrator and super-user for finance systems and associated workflows, including NetSuite, Expensify, Spendesk and ZIP. * Create, improve and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures. * Identify manual, repetitive, or control-sensitive processes that could be streamlined or automated. * Work with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to implement practical improvements that reduce errors, improve visibility, and save time. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations using existing tools and AI-enabled workflows to improve data quality, reporting, reconciliations and documentation. WHY YOU’RE MADE FOR THIS * You have 3+ years’ experience managing AP and AR in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. * You are comfortable managing a small team of 2 and overseeing transactional data across multiple currencies, entities, and bank accounts (experience with cryptocurrency payments is a bonus but not required). * You have a strong understanding of accounting principles, enabling you to assess the accounting impact of finance operations activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash-related transactions. Bonus points if you're ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or currently studying towards a professional qualification. * You are an advanced Excel or Google Sheets user and have experience working with finance systems; NetSuite experience is a plus. * You have a track record of improving finance operations processes, whether through better documentation, stronger controls, automation, or smarter use of systems; not just maintaining them. * You are comfortable using AI and automation tools to reduce manual work, interrogate data, draft documentation, or improve repeatable workflows. You can operate in ambiguity, manage shifting priorities, and bring structure and clarity to incomplete information. * You communicate clearly, manage stakeholders well, and know when to escalate. * You are highly organised, ownership driven, and comfortable keeping critical processes running without close supervision. * You are curious, collaborative, and always looking for a better way to do things. Improbable Candidate Privacy Policy

IFRS Foundation

Term: 18mth Fixed Term Contract Location: London Job purpose: In this fixed-term transformation role, the Head of Finance Operations will lead the end-to-end modernisation of the organisation’s Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Payroll functions. The primary mandate is to develop and transition global financial operations into a streamlined, scalable model that ensures rigorous compliance and efficiency. Reporting to the Deputy CFO, this London-based position will lead the functional teams through this period of change, establishing a robust operational framework for the future. A key focus of this role is to optimise, standardise, and automate finance processes to strengthen controls, improve service quality, and ensure deadlines are consistently met. Special focus will be on the need to operationalise the Global Payroll project as it moves from project to business as usual. The role will also establish and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Finance Operations services. Principal accountabilities: Leadership & Management * This role is a senior role within the finance team and as such will be expected to lead and develop teams, fostering a high performance culture, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Ensure effective resource planning and workload management to meet business deadlines and service expectations. * Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders including Procurement, HR, Treasury, and Financial Control. This includes providing support during any audits. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable * Manage the team responsible for the end-to-end AP process and AR processes. * Maintain robust controls and monitor the performance of key SLA’s and KPI’s. Payroll * Manage the Global Payroll team and oversee the accurate and timely processing of all payroll activities. * Build and maintain a clear and effective end to end payroll process addressing both standard and complex payrolls. * Lead the payroll related processes and activities required from any Global Mobility queries or requests triggered by the HR team. * Onboard and lead the set up and execution of any additional payrolls or shadow payrolls around the world as required. * Ensure compliance with all relevant employment tax and payroll compliance legislation. Track the performance of the external payroll providers and drive performance improvement initiatives as required. * Partner with HR to ensure payroll inputs are complete, validated, and aligned with contractual and policy requirements. Process Optimisation & Automation * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Finance Operations to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance control. * Identify opportunities for automation through technology, workflow tools, and system enhancements. * Standardise processes and documentation to ensure consistency and reduce operational risk. Controls, Compliance & Reporting * Ensure statutory, regulatory, and internal policy compliance across AP, AR, and Payroll. * Develop and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics to measure performance and service quality. * Prepare regular reporting for senior management on operational performance, risks, and improvement initiatives. Systems & Technology * Lead the Finance System activities within the Finance team for enhancements or maintenance to the Finance systems (primarily ERP, Reporting etc) * Act as a senior stakeholder in finance systems improvements and upgrades. * Ensure systems are used effectively and teams are trained to maximise capability. * Collaborate with IT and system providers to address issues and optimise workflows. Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Qualifications * Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business operations desirable. Knowledge & Experience * Extensive experience leading Finance Operations functions in either AP, AR, or Payroll. * Demonstrable experience driving process improvement, automation, and operational excellence. * Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance requirements, and best practice frameworks. * Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, multi-location, multi-currency environment and delivering to strict deadlines. * Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central), CRM (Salesforce), Webshop and workflow/automation tools. * Proven track record in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. Skills & Attributes * Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and mentor teams. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. * High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and control. * Strong communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and concisely. * Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service. * Ability to thrive in change, lead transformation, and drive continuous improvement. * Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Application closing date: 28th June 2026 Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate.   About us At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise. If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you. Diverse perspectives. International expertise. Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including: * rewarding work that serves the public interest; * engagement with diverse international experts; * inclusive and collaborative teams; * intellectually challenging projects; * flexible working arrangements; * numerous areas of specialisation; and * opportunities for professional growth and development. Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work. #LI-MM1

Soho House

The Role.. We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Solution Architect to lead the optimisation of our recently implemented Oracle Fusion Cloud suite of applications. This role bridges business requirements and technical delivery, ensuring Oracle Fusion solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned to organisational strategy. This is a hands-on role where you will do detailed design as well as strategy.  You will work closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, technical teams, and managed service delivery partner to embed and evolve our end-to-end Oracle Fusion solutions across multiple functional areas. The role is to be based at our 180 Strand Offices, with occasional travel to our Milton Keynes site required. Key Responsibilities.. Functional Architecture & Solution Design * Own the functional solution architecture for Oracle Fusion Cloud implementations and enhancements. * Translate complex business requirements into fit-for-purpose Oracle Fusion designs, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards. * Define end-to-end business processes, configurations, and integrations across Oracle Fusion modules and the source/target systems. * Lead functional design workshops, solution walkthroughs, and design authority forums. * Troubleshoot issues with stakeholder groups and propose solutions Stakeholder Management * Act as the functional authority for Oracle Fusion. * Engage business stakeholders to validate requirements, designs, and solution impacts. * Collaborate with technical architects, developers and our managed service partner. * Provide guidance and support to finance teams across the organisation. Implementation & Governance * Oversee functional configuration, data migration approaches, reporting, and security design. * Ensure solutions comply with financial controls, audit, regulatory, and security requirements. * Support testing phases (SIT, UAT) including defect triage and resolution. * Support business as usual issues investigation and resolution. * Contribute to release planning, change management, and deployment readiness. Continuous Improvement * Identify opportunities to optimise business processes using Oracle Fusion capabilities. * Stay current with Oracle Fusion Cloud releases and recommend improvements. Required Experience & Skills Essential * Extensive experience as a Functional Architect or Lead Consultant on Oracle Fusion Cloud programmes. * Strong hands-on knowledge of one or more Oracle Fusion modules, such as: * Financials (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM) * Procurement * Projects * HCM * SCM * Proven experience delivering end-to-end Oracle Fusion implementations. * Strong understanding of business processes, controls, and enterprise architectures. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Ability to lead functional design authority and influence senior stakeholders. Desirable * Experience working in complex, international organisations. * Knowledge of Oracle Fusion integrations (OIC), reporting, and analytics. * Familiarity with agile and waterfall delivery methodologies. * Oracle Fusion Cloud certifications. * Experience working with systems integrators or transformation programmes. Benefits… Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career. * Annual Every House Membership * 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week * Staff Room Rates * Private Health and Dental Care * Weekly Pay * Life Assurance * Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home * In Office Dog Policy on Fridays * Season Ticket Loan * Christmas Office Closure * In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. * Free Counselling Sessions * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. * Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally * Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more * Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.