About Le Creuset:
At Le Creuset, every dish begins with a story - and every story begins with people. Since 1925, weve brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on colour, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life. Were not just creating cookware; were creating moments that last a lifetime. If youre inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, wed love to welcome you into our story.
The Recipe for Success: Role Summary
As a member of Le Creusets Finance team, youll help shape the financial heartbeat of a brand known for timeless design and vibrant colour. From budgeting and reporting to analysis and compliance, youll ensure our numbers tell a clear, accurate story that supports smart decision-making across the business. This role blends attention to detail with big-picture thinking - perfect for someone who loves balancing creativity with precision in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Ingredients: Key Responsibilities
Whats on your Daily Menu:
- Prepare accurate and timely management accounts for Wholesale and Central functions
- Produce consolidated reporting with clear, actionable insight
- Oversee Accounts Receivable and Credit Control, managing customer risk and payment cycles
- Manage Accounts Payable activities, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time
- Maintain balance sheet integrity through reconciliations and control processes
- Oversee intercompany, stock, FX revaluations and system processes
- Process bank payments and support financial operations
- Build and maintain KPI dashboards to track performance across reporting, AP and AR
- Support strong financial governance, controls and continuous process improvement
- Partner with teams across Finance, Sales and Operations to resolve issues and drive value
Youll ensure every part of the financial process runs like a well-organised service.
Whats on your Seasonal Menu:
Across the financial year, youll take ownership of key seasonal activities:
- Deliver monthly and year end reporting cycles and Group submissions
- Support consolidated UK & IE reporting, including cashflow and balance sheet forecasts
- Strengthen financial controls and improve governance frameworks over time
- Contribute to audit readiness and compliance activities
- Support pricing, promotions and business performance analysis
- Drive continuous improvements across reporting, AR, AP and operational processes
- Play a role in ongoing transformation and finance strategy initiatives
Youll help ensure our financial calendar runs smoothly, from month end close to year end main course.
The Perfect Blend: What Were Looking For
Were looking for someone who can combine technical precision with a practical, hands-on approach:
Youll bring:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting
- Understanding of IFRS/FRS102 and key accounting principles
- Experience managing AR, AP and core financial processes
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance and trends
- Confidence working in a fast paced, multi-functional environment
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Desire to continuously improve processes and add value beyond reporting
Youll enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, taking ownership while collaborating widely.
Your Flavour Profile (Behaviours & Traits)
In our kitchen, youll build strong relationships and collaborate effectively, bringing resilience and focus in a fast-paced environment while balancing attention to detail with a clear understanding of the bigger picture. Youll continuously look for ways to improve, deliver high-quality work with integrity, and create an inclusive environment where others feel supported and able to succeed.
Skills & Qualifications Essential Ingredients
- Education: A recognised finance qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Financial Expertise: Solid experience in management reporting, financial controls and analysis, with a clear understanding of cost drivers, profitability and performance.
- Tools of the Trade: Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable using ERP systems (D365 preferred), with experience in data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI or Power Pivot.
- Perfecting the Recipe: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities early and act accordingly.
- Communication: Confident communicator, bringing people leadership experience, developing team members and ensuring strong performance across AP/AR and reporting teams. You collaborate effectively across functions and build strong relationships.
- Energy in Every Service: Enthusiasm, resilience and a continuous improvement mindset, always looking to refine processes and improve outcomes. You adapt quickly and stay focused in a fast-moving environment.
Other Requirements:
Sometimes, youll need to take your culinary skills on the road. This role may involve a tasting tour across the UK and occasionally abroad, with overnight stays on the menu. A full, clean UK driving licence is one of the essential ingredients.
Why Join Our Table?
At Le Creuset, you will find your seat at our table, which is as colourful as our cookware and rich in history. Our table is grounded in our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork. Every talent will add flavor. Every idea brings colour. And every day is a chance to create something that lasts. With the passion you bring, you become part of a timeless legacy, one that brings people together around food, stories, and meaningful shared moments.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Salary: Base salary £55,000 to £65,000, dependent on experience. This role does not include a bonus or car allowance.
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