Finance Manager

2 days ago

City of London, United Kingdom Hays Accounts and Finance Full time

Your new company
I'm working with a prestigious luxury retail and manufacturing brand, headquartered in the UK and currently driving ambitious global expansion. They are seeking an accomplished Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting this growth journey.

In this position, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the finance function, reporting directly to the Finance Director while managing a small team of junior finance professionals. This is a hands-on role with a wide-ranging remit, including month-end reporting, core accounting responsibilities, and overall financial oversight. You will also partner with the Finance Director on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and a strategic mindset.

Your new role
Reporting to the FD, your responsibilities will include:

Manage day-to-day finance operations
Produce monthly management accounts and analysis
Prepare & post month-end journals
Sales & purchase ledgers, bank reconciliation
Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process
Supporting external auditors
Assist with year-end accounts preparation
Monitoring cash flow, cash flow forecasting
Support transactional finance team (2-3)
System & process improvement support
Ad hoc finance projects or analysisWhat you'll need to succeed
You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with experience managing a small finance team. You'll have experience in a hands-on finance manager role, with exposure to financial reporting/VAT/cashflow/management accounts and managing AR/AP. Open on industry experience

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary of £55-60k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

What you need to do now
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