Your new company Join a dynamic and fast-growing luxury retail brand based in a vibrant creative hub in West London. With a focus on quality, innovation, and customer experience, the company is scaling rapidly and looking for talented individuals to help shape its future. Your new role As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations and play a pivotal role in driving commercial insight and supporting strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you'll manage one offshore finance assistant and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and control Managing cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting Leading month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations Handling VAT returns and payroll submissions Supporting pricing strategy and margin analysis Providing financial insight to support business performance Driving improvements in financial systems and processes What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience with some of the above responsibilities. You'll bring strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. Experience with Xero and knowledge of the luxury, events, or project-based sectors would be a bonus. It is essential that you are able to start a new role in December 2025. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a creative and fast-paced business. You'll have the autonomy to shape the finance function and contribute to strategic decisions. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays