Job Description
Finance Manager required for a retail business in Bristol
Your new companyRetail business based in Bristol
Your new role A hands-on Finance Manager role in a growing, product-led SME where you’ll lead a small team, stay close to the numbers, and keep the operational finance engine running smoothly.This is a practical, detail-focused position: you’ll own the day-to-day finance function, oversee core processes, and ensure the business has accurate, timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making.You’ll work closely with the Operations team and Finance leadership, providing strong financial oversight across a stock-led production environment.What you’ll do
* Month-end delivery - run a clean, consistent close and produce accurate management accounts
* AP/AR oversight - ensure banking, reconciliations and transactional processes are completed on time
* Team leadership - manage and support a small finance team (approx. 3 people)
* Financial controls - maintain strong processes, audit trails and compliance
* Debtor management - oversee payment runs and credit control
* VAT & compliance - ensure returns are accurate and submitted on schedule
* Reporting & insight - produce structured reporting, highlighting risks, variances and trends
* Payroll coordination - oversee payroll processes with external partners
* Data accuracy - keep financial information consistent across systems
* Stock & cost accounting - oversee costing, stock reconciliations and COGS accuracy
* Stock alignment - support stocktakes and ensure physical vs financial stock matches
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or similar
* Strong hands-on experience across month-end, reporting, AP/AR and reconciliations
* Experience managing or overseeing a transactional finance team
* Confident working with ERP systems
* Background in a stock-led, manufacturing or product-based SME
* Highly organised, detail-focused and reliable
* Clear communicator who works well across teams
* AAT qualified, or CIMA/ACCA qualified/part-qualified
What you'll get in return
* Flexible working options available.
* 25 days holiday
* Additional parental and sick pay
* Free on-site parking
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Paid volunteer days
* Employee wellbeing support
What you need to do nowIf 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 on your career. INDHAF # 4791000