Finance analyst

Join to apply for the Finance analyst role at Bending Spoons.At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers, where team members grow to their full potential, functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency, creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate, and does so while adhering to high ethical standards. To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: acquire digital businesses with untapped potential, make them successful by leveraging our platform—comprising expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and culture—then reinvest proceeds into making the platform more powerful and acquiring new businesses. This strategy combines an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands‑on approach of an operator.ResponsibilitiesDue diligence and post‑M&A integration. Oversee financial and tax due diligence for acquisitions and related restructuring activities. Support and lead post‑M&A integration, ensuring smooth financial, operational, and reporting alignment.Accounting, reporting, and financial planning. Prepare accurate financial statements and reports, maintaining precision across all financial records. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to manage budgets, align spending, and achieve financial objectives.Investor relations and fundraising support. Help prepare board meetings and minutes. Own financing to support M&A, engaging with banks, investors, and institutional stakeholders.Compliance. Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statements with accounting standards, tax regulations, and fiscal requirements. Establish and enhance internal controls to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency. Facilitate both external and internal audit processes.Equity plans. Optimize and manage our equity plans, ensuring effective implementation. Support Spooners by addressing questions and requests related to their equity plans.Fiscal optimization. Identify fiscal incentives and design the group’s intercompany flow strategy.QualificationsReasoning ability. Solve complex problems with first‑principle thinking, structure ideas sharply, resist biases, and focus on the details that matter.Drive. Extremely ambitious, initiative, effort, and tenacity, holding a high—and rising—bar.Team spirit. Give generously without expectation of return, support the best idea, be reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English. Read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What We OfferIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Work in small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.An exceptional opportunity for growth. We prioritize individuals with outstanding potential and put them in roles to thrive, allowing you to lead major projects.Competitive pay and equity. Typical salaries range from £85,797 to £250,512 in London, €66,065 to €188,848 elsewhere in Europe, depending on experience and impact. Permanent contracts may include additional company equity at discounted price.Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning and training support, top‑of‑market health insurance, generous relocation package, parental support, and yearly retreats.Commitment & ContractPermanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.The Selection ProcessAfter screening, you will take tests designed to assess problem‑solving abilities, followed by a series of interviews. We set the bar high and only make an offer when fully confident that the candidate is the right fit. The role may stay open for months or be reposted several times.Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider any applicant for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—just let us know through this form.If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again. We’re a demanding environment that requires commitment. To ramp up quickly, we recommend working from our Milan office for the first few months with generous travel and accommodation assistance. Afterwards you may work from Milan or London offices, or remotely from approved countries, depending on the offer.If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionFinance and Accounting/AuditingIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bending Spoons by 2x.#J-18808-Ljbffr