Head of Accounting

Why Oviva?

To build a healthier future for all! Our mission is to provide the most accessible and effective care to people with weight-related conditions.

By blending behaviour change therapy with our unique technology and an incredible team of passionate employees, we create affordable and accessible app-based healthcare programmes to tackle conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

We are an award-winning and the largest digital health provider in Europe, rapidly expanding across the UK, Switzerland, Germany, France, and now Poland. You will be joining an organisation that has treated 500,000 patients to date and is opening a new shared service in Poland to support our global operations.

To help scale our growing business, we are looking for a Head of Accounting to drive financial excellence, implement best practices, and lead our global accounting team. This pivotal role is a great opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge, who is forward-thinking, innovative and wants to make an impact. For this role, we are seeking candidates who can speak both English and German proficiently. 

The Role:

• Lead and oversee the global accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all countries.

• Develop and implement best-in-class accounting policies, procedures, and controls to support the company's strategic objectives.

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

• Provide strategic financial guidance and insights to senior leadership, contributing to informed decision-making and business growth.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the accounting team, empowering them to excel and achieve their full potential.

• Collaborate closely with our CFO and external auditors to lead annual financial audits.

• Coordinate all tax-related matters with external advisors, ensuring compliance and minimising liabilities.

• Own the implementation of a group-wide ERP and consolidation system.

What are we looking for you to bring:

• Progressive experience in accounting leadership roles in multinational environments.

• Deep technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in GAAP/IFRS standards, along with expertise in international tax regulations and audit principles.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a diverse team.

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of driving change and innovation.

• Language skills required: proficient in English and German

What we offer

• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in revolutionising healthcare

• Exciting and rewarding role in the high-growth environment

• Training and development opportunities

• Flexible and remote working that enables you to work in a way that suits you

• A home working allowance to personalise your workspace

• Competitive salary

Having a culture that people want to work in, is very important to us. We do this by keeping our values at the forefront of everything we do:

We put the patient first, We measure & improve, We build winning teams

Oviva is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We are a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and everyone is welcome. We're Proud to be a Disability Confident Employer

Please click ‘Apply’ today and take your next step towards a career with Oviva.