Cambridge GaN Devices
Management Accountant
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Management Accountant
Management Accountant
Team: Finance Location: Cambridge Contract: Full Time, Permanent
About CGD
Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible
A spin-out of Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company developing energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to drive greener electronics.
The global power semiconductor market exceeds $50BN. With investments from founders, seed funds, and Series A and B capital—and support from grants (including iUK, BEIS, and EU’s Penta), CGD leverages decades of power electronics expertise to deliver proprietary solutions poised for early market traction.
Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life
We address pressing environmental challenges—energy consumption and CO₂ emissions—by creating energy-efficient power solutions for sustainable electronics. Our team of global experts, drawing on deep IP and research, pushes the boundaries of GaN technology to enable greener devices, respect natural resources, and secure a sustainable future.
Why Work for CGD
At CGD, we foster a culture of commitment, empowerment, and innovation—curated for change-makers passionate about power semiconductors and the green transition. Our relaxed yet high-impact environment values collaboration, professional growth, and all employees as vital contributors to success.
If you thrive in a challenging, innovative, and friendly workplace, we’d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Join a dynamic finance team within a growing business. This full-time Management Accountant role offers progression, exposure to diverse finance responsibilities, and a focus on automation, process improvement, and smarter working.
Key to the role: driving the finance function’s evolution and contributing directly to CGD’s strategic growth.
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Main Responsibilities
- Prepare the first draft of consolidated monthly management accounts, enabling key business reporting and decision-making.
- Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring accurate financial visibility.
- Lead month-end activities: drafting and posting journals (payroll, accruals, prepayments) and supporting timely reporting.
- Partner with operations teams to ensure accurate inventory capture and reflection in systems.
- Collaborate with Operations in ad hoc sales invoice generation and commercial support.
- Own accounts payable, driving efficiency in a newly implemented automated finance system.
- Identify opportunities to streamline, improve, and automate finance processes, playing a critical role in transitioning from legacy to smart systems.
- Contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced team with leadership visibility and influence.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (Qualified) or equivalent professional qualification (QBE*).
- Finance experience: Working (or closely collaborating) with operational finance teams.
- Technical skills: Skilled in Excel and willing to learn new finance systems.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively manage stakeholders with a proactive, result-driven mindset.
- Professional independence: Comfortable working autonomously, with a passion for accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience with Xero, Payhawk, or ERP systems.
- Background in a high-growth tech, scientific, or engineering sector (e.g., scale-up companies).
- Curiosity and proactive communication: Willing to ask questions and suggest improvements.
- Scalability mindset: Proven ability to deliver in dynamic, fast-evolving environments.
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CGD Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Equity
- Excellent salary with an optional share options scheme (own part of the company).
- 6% company-matched pension contribution.
Work-Life Support
- Life Assurance cover equivalent to 3x salary.
- Medicash cash plan for healthcare flexibility.
Flexibility & Wellbeing
- Flexible working (on-site, hybrid, or remote).
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
- One-off benefits:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- EV leasing scheme
- Dedicated volunteer leave, masterclass training, and career development support.
Company Culture & Incentives
- Collaborative projects with Cambridge University and partners.
- Recruitment referral bonus.
- Social events: lunches, summer party, Christmas celebrations, team building, and annual wellbeing activities.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to an equal opportunities approach, celebrating diversity in age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and family status—ensuring our global, diverse team drives innovation.
Research shows that women often hesitate applying unless they meet every requirement, whereas men apply with partial fulfillment. If that applies to you, please apply; we’ll provide constructive feedback.
Hybrid Working Setup
CGD is now positioned for collaborative hybrid models, accommodating team members from the UK office, UK homes, and international partners in Europe and Asia.
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