Senior Finance Manager/Head of Finance
BOON
Accounting & Finance
Copenhagen, Denmark
Posted on Dec 14, 2024
Senior Finance Manager
This is a broad and hands-on role, where you will have ownership of accounting and finance whilst also having significant exposure to the wider business and Leadership Team. The Senior Finance Manager will also be integral in the development and implementation of new processes and ensuring robust financial controls to deliver growth.
Key Responsibilities
Founded in 2022, Boon is a technology company that brings together artificial intelligence and human intelligence to create what they call Beneficial Intelligence.
Boon’s focus is to use cutting edge data science and behavioural science techniques to answer complex questions about human behaviour. Boon’s clients include risk and crisis firms, strategy consultancies, non-profits, and government entities to solve business and societal challenges. At their core, they are a company founded on the premise that data can be used for social good, and they take on as many projects as possible aligned with that mission.
Boon offers a unique opportunity to solve complex & diverse challenges about human behaviour, have a positive impact on society, and work with thoughtful, collaborative people who are deeply passionate about their crafts. Boon was founded on a passion for using data for societal good, and for merging the art of psychology with the science of data. They encourage all of their employees to be themselves, and bring their most creative selves to the table. In return, they promise to offer a place where balance, autonomy and collaboration is always prioritised.
The founding team at Boon has 25+ years of experience in computational behavioural science, disinformation, behavioural strategy, and content development across three continents. Having successfully worked with a wide variety of organisations, from ad agencies to the military to Hollywood studios, they are profound believers in the ability of a group of intelligent, empowered and collaborative people to create amazing things.
Boon is currently a small but mighty world-class team of 14 that will continue to grow throughout 2024 and beyond. The team is composed of a diverse group technologists and scientists distributed across London, The Netherlands and Denmark. Boon offers flexible working as standard, sponsored training and various other great benefits. They offer the chance to work with a team that is optimistic and open-minded that values creativity, empathy and a good laugh.
This is a broad and hands-on role, where you will have ownership of accounting and finance whilst also having significant exposure to the wider business and Leadership Team. The Senior Finance Manager will also be integral in the development and implementation of new processes and ensuring robust financial controls to deliver growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting and financial operations function and work closely with external accounting partners. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements across the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United Kingdom
- Lead month-end close and financial statement preparation process.
- Supporting on the planning/forecasting and in developing financial models.
- Build metrics dashboards and provide strategic insights to improve operational performance.
- Business partnering with senior management to support strategic decision making.
- Maintain strong internal controls to ensure financial data accuracy and integrity.
- Use accounting software and other financial systems to streamline processes.
- Certified accountant (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 6 years of post-qualified experience.
- Experience in a Tech/SaaS Start-Up or Scale-Up.
- Business-savvy professional with experience in high-growth startup or scaleup environments.
- Proactive individual with strong analytical and communication abilities, capable of simplifying complex data.
- Exceptional analytical skills with expertise in data collection, organization, analysis, and dissemination, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Base salary between DKK50,000 - 75,000 per month depending on experience
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + office closure between December 24th – January 2nd
- Remote/flexible working with access to our Copenhagen office
- Home office budget
- Learning and Development budget of DKK 15,000
- Statutory pension
Founded in 2022, Boon is a technology company that brings together artificial intelligence and human intelligence to create what they call Beneficial Intelligence.
Boon’s focus is to use cutting edge data science and behavioural science techniques to answer complex questions about human behaviour. Boon’s clients include risk and crisis firms, strategy consultancies, non-profits, and government entities to solve business and societal challenges. At their core, they are a company founded on the premise that data can be used for social good, and they take on as many projects as possible aligned with that mission.
Boon offers a unique opportunity to solve complex & diverse challenges about human behaviour, have a positive impact on society, and work with thoughtful, collaborative people who are deeply passionate about their crafts. Boon was founded on a passion for using data for societal good, and for merging the art of psychology with the science of data. They encourage all of their employees to be themselves, and bring their most creative selves to the table. In return, they promise to offer a place where balance, autonomy and collaboration is always prioritised.
The founding team at Boon has 25+ years of experience in computational behavioural science, disinformation, behavioural strategy, and content development across three continents. Having successfully worked with a wide variety of organisations, from ad agencies to the military to Hollywood studios, they are profound believers in the ability of a group of intelligent, empowered and collaborative people to create amazing things.
Boon is currently a small but mighty world-class team of 14 that will continue to grow throughout 2024 and beyond. The team is composed of a diverse group technologists and scientists distributed across London, The Netherlands and Denmark. Boon offers flexible working as standard, sponsored training and various other great benefits. They offer the chance to work with a team that is optimistic and open-minded that values creativity, empathy and a good laugh.