Head of Finance and Operations

2 weeks ago


Harpenden Hertfordshire, United Kingdom KIDLY Full time €80,000

Position: Interim Head of Finance and Operations (6 month contract)

Department: Finance

Location: 1-2 days a week in Harpenden, 4 days working from home

Package: £80k per annum Fixed Term Contract

Reports To: Managing Director

About Us: KIDLY is a leading e-commerce clothing, accessories and toys retailer for children under 7 years old. We provide an exceptional online shopping experience and pride ourselves on our innovative approach, customer-centric focus, and a dynamic work environment. We are looking for a skilled Head of Finance to join our team and drive our financial operations to new heights.

Position Overview: The Head of Finance will be responsible for the overall financial management, reporting, and planning of the company. This role involves high-level oversight of financial operations, including financial reporting, strategic planning, and compliance. It is essential that you have experience within a multi-brand retailer beforehand and have a good grasp on the buying and merchandising side of business operations.

Key Responsibilities: 

Budgeting/Forecasting:

  • Management of the monthly re-forecasting process
  • Oversight of the annual budget/3YP process and quarterly re-forecasting process

Fundraising/Investment activities:

  • Management of investor information requests
  • Cap table management on Capdesk
  • Financial modelling/pitch deck preparation
  • Debt funding information request support

Reporting

  • Board reporting
  • Weekly trading reports, including merchandising reporting
  • Ad hoc analysis and investment appraisals
  • Monthly flash report
  • International vs UK report
  • Annual statutory accounts
  • Month end close, including journal preparations
  • Management accounts preparation including commentary and analysis
  • Post accruals and prepayments
  • Sign off of payroll submissions

Cash flow management:

  • Prepare weekly rolling cash flow forecasts
  • Manage long term liquidity reporting
  • Ad-hoc treasury activities

Operational responsibilities:

  • Management of the relationship with our 3rd party logistics centre
  • Manage the customer service team

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Qualified accountant – CIMA, ACCA or ACA
  • Experience in retail (preferably multi brand)
  • Demonstrable experience in finance, with experience in a managerial role.
  • Strong financial modelling skills.
  • Strong Finance systems skills
  • Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in NetSuite, Shopify and Microsoft Office Suite.

Sorry, no agencies or outsourced finance companies please.



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