Finance Operations Associate

About Better Origin

Our food chain is broken - the system that can barely feed 7 billion people will not feed 10 billion we’re expected to reach by 2050. And while it's hard to imagine that things could be different, they have to be. 

Our generation is facing a massive challenge: how can we build a food supply chain that is both sustainable and secure?

At Better Origin, our mission is to fix the broken food chain. We are inspired by how nature deals with waste, where nutrients are never lost and always recycled.

That is exactly what happens inside the Better Origin X1 container, where food waste is fed to insects, which then become a carbon negative source of protein for animals and humans. This enables us to not only reduce food waste and emissions, but also support a local-first supply chain. 

Why join us?

We’re backed by world-class investors at Balderton Capital and Fly Ventures.

Following our $16m Series A round, we are focusing on commercialising ourt technology and team scaleup.

In 2022, we enabled Morrisons to launch the first carbon neutral egg line in UK supermarkets by converting their fruit and veg waste into animal feed.

We're working with supermarkets and food producers to roll out our technology in the UK and the EU and help them get closer to Net Zero.

We are very proud of our values and want to attract those who feel motivated by them as much as we are. Some of our key values include: 

1. Don’t dream about a better future – build it.  
2. Leave no room for waste. 
3. Dare to explore. 
4. Work for the team, not just yourself. 
5. We do things our own way.

Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds and different places around the world. We're growing fast, scaling from 40 to 50 people by the end of 2023 - now is the best time to join!

Requirements

As a Finance Operations Associate, you will be supporting the efficient running of the business, liaising with our accountants and providing up to date financial assistance to the business including cost control, procurement.

Your role:

• Supporting on day-to-day finance administration, working with Xero and our external accountants
• Analysing costs per department vs budget, understanding the main cost drivers and working with the managers to reduce costs
• Raising and processing invoices and expenses; ensuring payments are received and made on time
• Ensuring our financial records (invoices, contracts) are in order and securely stored
• Provide monthly management reports to the leadership team to support effective decision making
• Managing the procurement process
• Assisting in monthly and year-end closing activities
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Assisting with Payroll operations by processing weekly timesheets and providing general payroll support.
• Managing all business subscriptions

What we’re looking for:

• Experience with office administration (e.g. ordering equipment, responding to emails on behalf of the company, assisting the team with requests)
• Some finance administration experience (e.g. raising invoices, processing expenses) with understanding of accounting, AAT Qualification preferred
• Experience working in a start-up (Series A or later)
• Highly analytical, with a good working knowledge of Excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with suppliers, customers, site personnel, and office personnel.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with Xero preferred

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Learning and Development budget

• Flexible working

You can find more information about us at www.betterorigin.co.uk

Better Origin embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.