Finance Manager
Application Deadline: 10 May 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Poole
Reporting To: Finance Director
Compensation: GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
* The development, training and management of the Lush Ltd and Digital finance teams as well as management of holiday and ensuring suitable cover.
* The review and submission of the monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow results and forecast. This will include variance analysis and supportive commentary, all to be completed in the timeframes set out by Group Finance.
* Oversight of accuracy and completeness of Lush Limited and Digital control accounts and processes, ensuring accurate postings of costs and income.
* Implement, monitor and improve necessary financial controls with a focus on effectiveness, balanced with a need to understand the needs of the business and stay nimble and flexible.
* Continuous improvement in all financial processes and relevant systems.
* Lead year-end group reporting, disclosures and audit.
* Partner with business partners, budget holders, providing timely, accurate, complete and relevant financial information to support decision making.
* Lead the budget and reforecast process in collaboration with budget holders and business partners.
* Identify and take action on opportunities, such as new sales initiatives or profitability projects.
* Provide accurate and timely cash flow reporting to the Group Treasurer.
* Review and authorise payments in line with company policies.
* Support the migration from one ERP system to another, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
* Assist with ad hoc projects as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Management experience.
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (finalist) (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Capable of establishing strong working relationships and credibility with senior Lush individuals and Group Finance.
* Must be able to drive change and have a 'can-do' attitude.
* Strong analytical approach.
* Strong Google Sheets and Excel spreadsheet skills.
* Meticulous with detail, whilst being able to see the bigger picture.
* Comfortable with ever-changing deadlines and strategic changes.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP).
* Enhanced paternity leave.
* Bonus scheme.
* Day off for weekday birthdays.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted rail and bus season tickets.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Flexibility in working arrangements, discussed and agreed per role and location.
* 10% Employee Ownership programme.
* Wellbeing & mindfulness sessions.
* Access to employee-led Community Networks, including Disability and Chronic Illness, Family Support, Global Majority (Race and Ethnicity), LGBTQIA+, Menopause and Neurodiversity communities.
* Tailored gender affirming care.
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