Finance Manager
atOptimism Unlimited
Dec 03
Optimism Unlimited is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the Web3 space, committed to driving financial excellence and strategic innovation. They pride themselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where proactive and detail-oriented professionals can thrive. With a focus on managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with international standards, Optimism Unlimited is dedicated to maintaining robust financial controls and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
The company values expertise and leadership, seeking individuals who bring a wealth of experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting. At Optimism Unlimited, collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders is encouraged, and continuous improvement initiatives are a key component of the finance department's mission. Their dedication to staying compliant with evolving crypto sector regulations and their emphasis on detailed financial due diligence and risk assessment underscore their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial practice.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Manager to join our team at Optimism. As a crucial member of our finance department, you will play a leading role in managing financial operations, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial excellence in the emerging web3 space, we would love to speak with you.
What are the role responsibilities?
- Own the full business unit P&L for each department, playing a pivotal role in driving informed decision making.
- Provide detailed financial analysis on the numbers to help guide management decision making.
- Play a key role in the operating budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
- Support the Controller with high-level financial planning and analysis activities
- Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity and cash-flow management.
- Monitor and report on the performance of investments, including valuation and impairment assessments.
- Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with international financial regulations and standards, particularly IFRS and US GAAP.
- Review and filing of group tax returns and assist in building tax strategies.
- Assist in the review and filing of statutory accounts and other financial documents for each group entity.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as needed.
- Management of OP grant process covering, data input, data integrity reviews, frequent reconciliations, management of gov locked OP grants and maturity tracking, preparing weekly grant payments for review and approval.
- Carry out in-depth financial due diligence and risk assessments of potential new partners.
- Assist in implementing and optimising financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department to enhance performance. Ensure our financial strategies are robust and compliant with evolving regulations in the crypto sector.
- Liaise with and provide business partner support for internal teams.
- Provide the Controller with other support as required.
What skills do you bring?
- Fully qualified chartered accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CPA).
- 7+ years of experience in finance at a top 5 accounting firm, with a strong background in financial management, analysis and reporting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP, with experience of applying them to a complex and dynamic business environment
- Proven track record of leading financial operations in a high-growth, dynamic organisation, preferably within the crypto or fintech industry.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems, with advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Proactive and innovative mindset, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to successful completion.
- Experience with crypto and digital assets is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
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