Finance Manager

Humaans is a next generation HRIS supporting globally distributed organisations. Powered by a flexible data model, deep integrations, fast APIs, and enriched by AI, Humaans removes manual work, reduce compliance risk and enhance your employee experience. Humaans reduces ongoing administrative work by 65% and onboarding time by an average of 55%.

We've raised $20 million in VC funding to date. Investors include major Tech players such as Lachy Groom; Slack founder Stewart Butterfield; Shopify founder Tobias Lütke; Figma Founder Dylan Field; Linkedin ex-CEO Jeff Weiner; Stripe COO Claire Johnson; Y Combinator; Moonfire; Frontline Ventures; Exor and more.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the heart of our business. You’ll run key parts of our financial engine and work cross-functionally to support our next phase of growth. You’ll take on real responsibility from day one and gain exposure to the strategic levers that drive a modern software company, all while ensuring our financial operations are accurate, efficient, and built to scale.

• Day-to-day finance operations: Manage payments, expenses, payroll (UK, IE, and beyond), and cash flow. Maintain clean, timely records and ensure vendors, partners, and employees are paid accurately and on time.

• Financial reporting & insights: Own monthly reporting (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet), build dashboards, and help leadership make data-driven decisions. Support board reporting and drive visibility into SaaS metrics.

• Commercial support: Partner with Sales and CS on pricing, billing, contract review, and collections. Ensure commercial agreements meet financial and legal standards.

• Compliance & external partners: Liaise with accountants, auditors, and banks. Ensure timely filings, clean audits, and compliance with local requirements.

• Systems & process improvements: Own finance tooling (Xero, Stripe, HubSpot) and improve internal workflows to increase automation, clarity, and control.

• You have 2–4 years of experience in finance, ideally in a high-growth startup, scale-up, or at a top-tier professional services firm (e.g. Big Four or equivalent);

• You’re detail-oriented, structured, and calm under pressure;

• You’ve worked across payroll, payments, month-end close, and reporting;

• You’re not afraid to dive into spreadsheets, SaaS metrics, or complex dashboards;

• You can communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical teams;

• You’re highly accountable and proactive, you’ll often spot the problem before others do;

• You’re qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or have a strong working knowledge of core finance disciplines;

• Bonus points if you have experience with financial modelling, forecasting tools, Stripe, HubSpot, or basic scripting skills (Python, SQL).

This is an in-person role based at our Central London office (Chancery Lane). Our team comes together in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to fuel collaboration and connection.

Early stage startups can be messy – we know that. We're putting effort in providing you with the best employee experience and a quality driven environment in exchange for trusting us.

💰 Salary. Competitive compensation.

📈 Equity. Meaningful equity so that you own part of the company.

🏝️ Time off. 25 days of paid time off per year plus public holidays.

🆘 Health. Bupa Private health and dental insurance.

💻 Technology. A brand new MacBook.

🎒 Learning and development. Budget for books and other resources you need.

🚀 Transform an Entire Industry. HR tech is ripe for disruption, and we're leading the charge. Traditional HR products are clunky, slow, and fail to deliver a seamless experience. Businesses are tired of outdated, fragmented solutions that don’t scale. Humaans is here to disrupt that status quo with powerful, scalable solutions that work for every part of the organization.

🌍 Tackle a Game-Changing Challenge. HR Tech used to be overlooked – not anymore. The way people work is evolving faster than ever, and the needs of global companies are changing in real-time. Humaans is at the forefront of this change, reshaping how businesses operate and empowering teams everywhere.

🔥 Work in a Quality-First Culture. At Humaans, we’re obsessed with delivering top-notch user experiences. Every decision we make is guided by our dedication to design, performance, and customer experience.

⚡ Accelerate Your Career. Joining us at this stage means you’ll be growing alongside the company. We’re learning together, shaping the future of HR tech, and offering you an unmatched opportunity for personal and professional growth.

💎 Backed by the Best. We’re proud to have the support of legendary investors and tech leaders, including Y Combinator and Lachy Groom, the founders of Slack, Shopify, and Figma, Asana’s former CRO, the former CEO of LinkedIn and more. With this powerhouse backing, we’re set to building something truly special.

At Humaans we’re looking for genuinely good people that are transparent and emphatic. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and ensuring a fair interview process for everyone. You’re welcome to apply no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.

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