Ralawise Chester, England, United Kingdom
Finance Manager
Ralawise Chester, England, United Kingdom
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About the Company - Ralawise has been established for over 40 years and has become the largest and leading UK distributor of promotional wear and leisure clothing. With a head office in North Wales and operations across Europe, the business offers a diverse range of products and operates within a fast-growing industry.
About the Role
As the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of a c. £200m turnover group clothing distributor. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic decision-making. This role requires a commercially minded finance professional who can manage a team, ensure compliance, and provide insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
* Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts across the Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and external audits in multi jurisdictions.
* Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior management, offering insights and strategic recommendations.
* Manage the year-end process, including liaising with external auditors and ensuring timely delivery of audited accounts.
* Stakeholder relationships:
* Build and maintain relationships with bank, auditors, tax advisors and HMRC
* Process improvement:
* Assist with the delivery and implementation of costs effective and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes that meet the current and future business requirements of the business
* Challenge existing processes to develop and implement best practice
* Lead, coach and develop an engaged and motivated finance team
Skills & Experience Required
* A recognised professional accounting qualification (either ACA, ACCA or ACMA)
* At least 3-5 years in a senior finance role
* Experience of working in a global corporation and across multi tax jurisdictions of a similar size/ structure
* Ability to manage and lead a successful team
* High attention to detail
* Can understand complex technical accounting and taxation concepts
* Strong I.T. skills, in particular knowledge of the operation and administration of accounting systems
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Management
* Industries
Apparel Manufacturing, Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies, and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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