Our client is an international luxury brand with a footprint across high-end hospitality, retail, and wellness. The business operates across multiple global locations and has recently expanded into a fast-growing wellness and lifestyle division.
You will join the business as an interim Finance Manager, stepping in during a critical handover period. With the current FM/FC transitioning out, you’ll be the go-to finance lead, responsible for managing all aspects of finance from hands-on processing to partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver accurate and timely financial and management reporting, supporting business performance
* Lead stock and inventory reconciliations, ensuring best practice in accounting and controls
* Prepare and submit VAT returns, manage payroll, and take ownership of general ledger and journal entries
* Maintain inter-company reconciliations, ensure balance sheet integrity, and support external reporting
* Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes, helping drive commercial insight
* Lead month-end close and deliver insightful analysis for senior stakeholders
* Identify and implement improvements in finance processes and systems
* Mentor and support a small team of junior finance staff
* Operate as a true business partner, engaging confidently with senior non-finance leaders
Successful Candidate
You're a qualified (ACA/CA/ACCA) finance professional with a strong track record in end-to-end finance roles within retail, e-commerce, or consumer product environments. You also have experience with stock/inventory reconciliations and controls.
Additional Information
* Competitive daily rate (outside IR35)
* Must be available at short notice or immediately
* A chance to work with a globally recognised lifestyle brand
* Central West London office location