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Role Profile
The Why
As Finance Manager in a fast-paced eCommerce fashion brand, you’ll be a key part of the financial operations and planning process, ensuring financial accuracy, control, and strategic insight across the business.
With a hands-on approach, you will manage daily transactions, support growth initiatives, and work closely with Directors and department heads to drive financial performance.
Role Accountability
The What
Responsible for:
* Overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions in Xero, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Reconciling Shopify sales data with Xero, including payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Klarna).
* Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, payment runs, and supplier management.
* Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
* Monitoring and managing cash flow, highlighting risks or shortfalls early.
Reporting & Analysis
* Preparing monthly management accounts with commentary on performance vs. budget.
* Generating and reviewing KPI dashboards (e.g., gross margin, return rates, customer acquisition cost).
* Analyzing distribution trends, marketing spend efficiency, and inventory metrics.
* Assisting with ad hoc financial queries.
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Tracking performance against budget and highlighting variances and risks to leadership.
* Forecasting cash requirements, considering seasonality and inventory investments.
Compliance & Year-End
* Preparing VAT returns, payroll journals, and supporting statutory filings.
* Working with accountants/auditors to deliver timely year-end financials.
* Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and eCommerce/international taxes.
Process Improvement
* Overseeing bookkeeping support.
* Maintaining existing, and identifying and implementing new process efficiencies using Xero, Shopify, and integrated tools (e.g., A2X, Dext, ApprovalMax).
* Championing finance and wider business automation and accuracy as the business scales.
Accountabilities
* Accurate Monthly Reporting – Delivering timely and clear financial statements and KPI analysis.
* Cash Flow Management – Ensuring liquidity through forecasting and planning.
* Regulatory Compliance – Maintaining compliance with VAT, payroll, and financial reporting.
* Platform Integration – Ensuring data accuracy between Shopify and Xero.
* Operational Efficiency – Improving finance workflows and accuracy.
* Strategic Insight – Providing data-driven insights for growth and scalability.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience in finance or accounting leadership (e.g., Finance Manager).
* Strong knowledge of financial reporting, regulations, and standards.
* Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage) and advanced Excel skills.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-department collaboration.
* Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience preferred.
Preferred:
* Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Independent yet team-oriented with flexible working approach.
This role is office-based with potential for remote work a few days a week.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Retail
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