About the role

  • Manage the month-end close process within tight deadlines (5 working days)
  • Supervise a small finance team, ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations
  • Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance commentary
  • Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy across ledgers
  • Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger activities
  • Manage VAT returns, stock, and inventory control processes
  • Handle daily financial transactions and reporting within Xero (experience with NETSuite, ERP systems, or similar advantageous)
  • Weekly cash forecast planning
  • Support and oversee trade finance and invoice finance functions
  • Collaborate closely with the Head of Finance on ad hoc analysis, reporting, and process improvements
  • Contribute to policy development and assist with external audit preparation
  • Utilise advanced Excel skills to monitor, interpret, and report on financial data effectively

Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred
  • Proven experience in month-end close, management accounts, and reconciliation
  • Previous experience within a fast-moving, product-led, or FMCG environment
  • Advanced Excel skills and expert knowledge of financial systems such as Xero or ERP platforms
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with exceptional attention to detail
  • Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives under pressure and enjoys being part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Opportunity to work within a luxury product environment and personal development orientated business
  • Flexible and hybrid remote working arrangements
  • Private Health Insurance (after probation period)
  • Opportunity to work in a commercial, friendly and supportive team
  • Free Parking on site
  • Product discount of 60% off RRP
  • 22 days of Annual Leave (plus an extra day for every worked year – up to 5 days in total)

Job title

Finance Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Location requirements

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