Who we are

We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge. 

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Director of FP&A, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a control framework that validates and supports accurate PnL reporting for Dare. The role will involve reviewing current processes with a view to streamlining and improving efficiencies. Further responsibilities include:

• PnL reconciliation and reporting. Manage daily reconciliations between cash and trading PnL data, ensuring strong financial controls are in place.
• Independent price verification.
• Ensure the trading system is kept up to date with product prices.
• Assist with implementing the product control function as we expand into new markets.
• Provide help with ad hoc analysis and query investigation.
• Collaborate with relevant business functions (e.g. traders and middle office) to establish more effective processes and controls.
• Analyse, redesign and recommend improvements to finance processes and systems by leveraging technology.

Core requirements:

• Over three years of experience in a similar Product Control role with reporting and reconciliation experience.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA).
• Skilled in Python.
• Demonstrable experience in automation and improving controls and workflows.
• General product control experience within commodity trading.
• Proven experience in managing large data manipulation.

Ideal Behaviours

• Strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative.
• Willingness to learn new concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable

• Experience working within a start-up/scale-up environment, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Experience with using financial accounting software such as Oracle NetSuite.

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary
• Vitality health insurance and dental cover
• 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• A personal learning & development budget of £5000
• Free gym membership
• Specsavers vouchers
• Enhanced family leave
• Credited Deliveroo dinner account
• Monthly office massage therapy
• Freshly served office breakfast twice a week
• Hybrid working policy
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Social events and a games room

Diversity matters

“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” – Stephen Covey

We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.

We’re also proud to be certified a ‘Great Place to Work’. Read more about our culture and what our team says about us here.