About Bark

Bark is revolutionising the way people find professionals in over 1,000 unique categories. As the UK's largest and fastest-growing services marketplace, we're on a mission to make finding the right professional quick and easy. With a presence in eleven countries and plans for further expansion, joining us at this genuinely exciting time will be a journey like no other.

Our cutting-edge technology ensures that you can always find the best professional for any job. With a talented team of over 250 dedicated individuals, we're committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that our customers are satisfied every step of the way. This is an exciting time to join our scaling business, we recently placed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

As a profitable scale-up, Bark is in a unique position to offer the best of both worlds; the excitement and agility of a start-up combined with the financial security and backing of a renowned private equity firm, EMK Capital. You'll have ownership, agility, responsibility and stimulation without any of the worry.

About the role

As the Financial Operations Manager at Bark.com you will be at the heart of our financial operations, leading and being responsible for the core Finance capabilities in the accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, bank, corporate credit cards and GTS/VAT areas globally. You’ll bring a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, lead a team and focus on driving efficiency and process improvements.

This will be a varied and challenging role, so we are looking for someone who has

experience of working in finance for a fast paced, growing business that is trading internationally.

As our business goes from strength to strength this opportunity will offer genuine potential to grow with an exciting growth company and be part of a team that is continually developing. We are an innovative, disruptive business, still at a relatively early stage, but with the financial security of an established company and top tier private equity backers.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing, managing and ensuring efficient running of all the financial operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, bank and VAT) at Bark.com globally
• Optimising processes and systems, integrating new cutting-edge tools where appropriate and iteratively looking for improvements and efficiencies
• Act as a business partner, providing financial insights to influence strategic decision-making
• Treasury management, including optimising the net working capital position
• Leading, developing and building out the financial operations team and a direct report of one
• Leading on various financial operations projects

Role Requirements

• Qualified (CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA) or part-qualified and working towards completion
• 3 or more years’ experience in finance & accounting (in an accounting firm or small business)
• Can assess and improve processes, implementing new tools where needed
• Excellent communication in both written and spoken English
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities
• Confidence in managing senior stakeholders
• Excels at organisation and project management to prioritise work
• Can work independently and motivate themselves
• Experience in Xero is a bonus not a must

Perks and Benefits                                                           

• Flexible working policy with India office located in CBD Bangalore
• Insurances - Family Floater Mediclaim, Employee Personal Accident and Employee Term Life
• Personal annual L&D Budgets with Rs.52000/- to spend on your development
• Enhanced Gympass membership for all employees with access to mental health courses and fitness classes
• Fully stocked snacks in pantry, Monthly team lunches, Quarterly All-site Socials
• Being at the forefront of an industry with new and exciting problems to solve

Interview Process

• Screening Call with Talent Partner (30 mins)
• 1st Stage - Hiring Manager Stage (30 mins)
• 2nd Stage - Technical Task (60 mins)
• 3rd Stage - Values interview (45 mins)

Diversity Statement

At Bark, we are a platform for people, revolutionising the way professionals and individuals connect since 2014. Our culture is defined by excitement, ambition, and a commitment to raising the bar. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and are dedicated to embedding these principles into everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and our focus is on hiring, retaining and developing a globally diverse workforce that is passionate about excelling our platform and supporting our customers succeed. Be part of our dynamic team, where bold ideas thrive, and create a future worth shouting about.