Finance Manager

14 hours ago

City Of London, United Kingdom YUV Full time

yuv® is a beauty‑tech startup reinventing professional hair colour through patented smart hardware, AI‑powered software, and refillable, sustainable chemistry. Backed by leading European investors, we are scaling rapidly in the UK and preparing for international expansion. Full details of the business can be found on our website (URL removed). We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead our day‑to‑day financial operations and support strategic decision‑making through accurate forecasting and reporting. This role combines hands‑on financial control (bookkeeping, payments, payroll, VAT, inventory) with oversight of external accountants and collaboration across teams including Supply Chain and Growth. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and experienced in financial operations within a fast‑paced or startup environment. Responsibilities Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and accounting records (e.g. via Xero). Run accounts payable and receivable, including invoice approvals, payment runs, and cash allocations. Coordinate monthly payroll (including PAYE, pensions, benefits) and ensure accurate input to providers. Prepare and file VAT returns; liaise with HMRC where required. Interface with external accountants for monthly close and year‑end filings. Maintain internal financial controls and ensure full audit trail for transactions and approvals. Collaborate with the Director of Supply Chain to manage inventory accounting and reconciliations. Oversee cycle counts, stock adjustments, and reporting of COGS in coordination with operations and logistics. Support monthly and quarterly alignment between physical stock and accounting records. Build and update cashflow forecasts, scenario models, and department‑level budgets. Prepare monthly internal finance reports with commentary for the CEO and investors. Track key KPIs including burn, margin, working capital, and customer‑level profitability. Support R&D tax credit claims, grant reporting, and other statutory or ad‑hoc financial deliverables. Own and optimise the use of financial systems (e.g. Xero, Stripe, expense management tools). Ensure timely processing of expenses, reimbursements, and reconciliations. Establish and maintain finance SOPs across bookkeeping, payments, reporting, and document management. Required Qualifications 3–5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial operations (startup or SME preferred). Proficiency with Xero and Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with tools like Stripe, etc. Comfortable collaborating cross‑functionally (e.g. with Supply Chain, Growth, and Product teams). Detail‑oriented with strong organisational skills and time management. Bonus: experience in physical product companies, inventory systems, or financial modelling. Hours of Work Full‑time role, 9 am‑5 pm Monday to Friday. Compensation Salary: TBD. Location London. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr

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