Location:
Clapham, London (Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day WFH)
Type:
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5.30pm (with flexible hours)
Start Date:
ASAP
Compensation:
Competitive salary (based on experience)
About Original Duckhead
Original Duckhead is a London-based, B-Corp certified brand creating sustainably made umbrellas and accessories. We operate globally across B2B and D2C channels, with 3PL partners in the UK, EU, and USA. Our business is expanding quickly, and we're looking for an experienced finance professional to bring clarity, structure, and insight to our financial operations.
About the Role
We're seeking a Finance Manager to own the day-to-day finance function and provide visibility into performance across our global operations. This role goes beyond bookkeeping — it's about building strong financial foundations, analysing margins, and helping us make smarter, faster decisions as we scale internationally.
You'll work closely with our external accountant (who manages VAT, year-end, and management accounts) and internal teams to ensure all financial data, reconciliations, and reporting are accurate, timely, and actionable.
What You'll Do
Bookkeeping & Financial Operations
* Manage all bookkeeping in Xero, ensuring accurate, reconciled data across GBP, EUR, and USD accounts.
* Reconcile Shopify, Stripe, Faire, and 3PL data monthly.
* Prepare accruals, prepayments, and journals.
* Oversee accounts receivable and payable, including chasing overdue invoices and maintaining healthy cash flow.
* Reconcile inventory balances monthly across 3PLs and Xero to ensure accurate COGS and stock valuation.
* Liaise with suppliers, 3PL partners, and freight forwarders to maintain accurate landed cost data and payment schedules.
* Support the accountant with audit and compliance requirements.
Landed Cost & Margin Analysis
* Calculate true landed cost per SKU and collection, incorporating unit cost, freight, duties, tariffs, warehousing, and FX.
* Maintain a margin tracker by region and channel (Wholesale, D2C, Marketplace).
* Ensure all pricing decisions and promotions maintain target profitability.
* Monitor FX movements and payment platform fees to protect margins.
Reporting & Forecasting
* Build monthly internal management reports, including P&L by region/channel, gross margin, and overheads.
* Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast, highlighting upcoming risks and opportunities.
* Support budgeting and scenario planning for new product launches and distributor growth.
* Provide financial data for B-Corp and sustainability reporting where needed.
Collaboration & Systems
* Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, and E-Commerce to ensure financial accuracy.
* Identify and implement process improvements or automation (Shopify–Xero–3PL integration, dashboards).
* Support the CEO with financial analysis for strategic and operational decisions.
What You'll Bring
* 4+ years' experience in consumer goods, fashion, or eCommerce (B2B + D2C).
* Strong understanding of bookkeeping, cost accounting, and management reporting.
* Advanced Excel/Sheets skills (pivot tables, formulas, margin analysis).
* Proficiency with Xero, Shopify, Stripe, and multi-currency accounting.
* Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-moving SME environment.
* Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) desirable.
Why Join Original Duckhead
* Impact: Be part of a purpose-driven, design-led brand making sustainable products that last.
* Growth: Opportunity to shape a growing finance function and progress into an Operations Manager role as the company scales.
* Flexibility: Flexible working hours and one work-from-home day per week (currently Thursdays).
* Culture: A collaborative, creative, and ambitious team that values autonomy and sustainability.
* Perks: Staff discount, free products, and a values-led workplace focused on quality, creativity, and results.
How to Apply
If you're a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on turning numbers into insight, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short note on a project or system you've implemented to improve financial visibility to