Finance Manager
London · Puzzleplay - London · 1-2 years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 28, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 1-2 years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- London · Puzzleplay - London
About the role
- This is a unique opportunity to become the finance lead for a fast-growing startup being built within a major gaming studio.
- As the dedicated finance lead, you'll have significant ownership and visibility across the entire business from core accounting and treasury through to FP&A, international expansion, product launches and strategic projects.
- You'll be building the finance function as the business grows and tailoring it to the needs of both you and the key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end close, reporting, reconciliations and intercompany accounting
- Manage treasury, FX exposure and payment provider relationships
- Oversee reward liabilities, settlement cycles and cash flow
- Build and maintain finance controls around fraud, abuse and user payouts
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting
- Build financial models around PuzzlePlay's unique economics and user dynamics
- Partner with Product on the financial implications of new features and mechanics
- Support entry into new territories, including tax, payments, regulatory and compliance requirements
- Work with Legal, KYC/Compliance and external advisors as the business expands
- Develop PuzzlePlay's finance systems, processes and controls as it moves towards a standalone infrastructure
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Preferred qualifications
- 1–2 years PQE
Benefits
- Daily Free Lunch: when in the office you get £12 every day to order from JustEat
- Regular company events and rewards: quarterly on-site and off-site events that celebrate cultural events, our achievements and our team spirit
- Employee Assistance Program: Anytime you need it, tap into confidential, caring support
- Family Forming Support: Receive vital support on your family forming/ fertility journey with our support program
- Life Assurance & Group Income Cover: Financial protection for you and your loved ones
- Continuous Professional Development: Propel your career with continuous opportunities for professional development
- Private Medical Cover & Health Cash Plan: Opt-in (P11d benefit) comprehensive private medical cover with Bupa and cash plan with Medicash
- Dental Cover: Opt-in (P11d benefit)
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice bike purchase scheme
- Pension Plan: Qualifying earnings or opt-in 4% contributory match schemes offered
Workplace
- Hybrid Working
- 20 days remote working: Work from anywhere in the world, or use the time to cover mandatory office days to WFH, 20 days of the year.
