At Whittard of Chelsea, we’re passionate about creating exceptional tea and coffee products for customers worldwide. Behind the scenes, our Finance team plays a crucial role in driving our success. As a Management Accountant, you’ll be a key player in maintaining financial health and supporting our growth ambitions.
If you’re passionate about finance, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference in an exciting global business, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
* Collaborate with Purpose: Work closely with a supportive Finance team and engage with multiple departments to make a real impact.
* Support a Global Brand: Be part of a company that’s loved by tea and coffee enthusiasts worldwide.
* Innovate and Grow: Work in a fast-paced environment that values your ideas and helps you develop your skills.
As a Management Accountant, you’ll be responsible for:
* Preparing and presenting management accounts.
* Maintain accurate reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
* Assist in monitoring working capital, providing insights to optimize liquidity and operational efficiency.
* Conduct detailed analysis of sales, margins, and overheads across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
* Support the FP&A Manager in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
* Partner with merchandising, supply chain, and marketing teams to provide financial insights for pricing, promotions, and inventory management.
* Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and ERP systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
What We’re Looking For
* Part-qualified/fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or QBE.
* Strong experience in management accounting within retail, FMCG, or multi-channel environments.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
What We Offer:
* Generous holiday allowance + enjoy your birthday off
* Up to 50% store discount on Whittard products.
* Monthly product allowance.
* Auto-enrolment Pension scheme.
* Access to our wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Selection of family friendly benefits.
… And much much more!
Whittard of Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thrive to be a diverse and an inclusive organisation. We want to be a place where differences are recognised and celebrated, with a workforce that builds teams from all individualities, backgrounds, and experiences.