Job Description
The Business
Our client is one of the UK’s fastest-growing functional food brands, on a mission to make gut health deliciously easy. You’ll find us on shelves nationwide in Waitrose, Holland & Barrett, Whole Foods, Ocado, Planet Organic, and leading health retailers. Backed by loyal customers and major stockists, we’re scaling rapidly and investing in our team to support this exciting growth phase.
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The Opportunity
We’re looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to join our London-based team and take ownership of day-to-day finance operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified accountant (or up to 5 years PQE) with a background in industry and a passion for fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
You'll be pivotal in supporting the financial health of the business through accurate reporting, cash management, and insightful analysis. You’ll also play a key role in optimising finance processes and supporting strategic decisions as we scale across retail and D2C channels.
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Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of the finance function, managing AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and month-end processes using Xero
* Produce monthly management accounts and provide commentary for leadership
* Deliver commercial analysis and insights to support decision-making (e.g. margin, pricing, performance by channel)
* Work closely with operations and supply chain to understand cost drivers and stock movements
* Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow modelling
* Assist in year-end audit preparation and liaise with external accountants
* Drive process improvements and automation as the business grows
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About You
* Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or up to 5 years post-qualified experience
* Likely trained in industry rather than practice
* Strong working knowledge of Xero
* Confident managing AP, AR, and management reporting independently
* Detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable working in a small but fast-paced team
* Prior experience in SMEs, manufacturing or consumer goods is a bonus - but not essential
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Why Join Us?
* Play a key role in a high-growth FMCG brand with genuine momentum
* Exposure to commercial and strategic finance at a senior level
* Collaborative, mission-driven culture based in central London
* Real ownership and the chance to grow with the business