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Are you a technically strong, qualified accountant with hands-on experience producing both management and statutory accounts in a fast-paced consumer or retail environment?
Do you have exceptional Excel skills and a track record of using data to drive insight and improve reporting accuracy?
Have you led and developed finance team members while acting as a credible business partner to senior stakeholders across the business?
MacGregor Black is currently partnering with an iconic global brand to find a Senior Finance Manager. This is a full-time on-site role based in the United Kingdom.
As Senior Finance Manager, you will act as the Finance Director’s right hand, a true number two, playing a pivotal role in leading the delivery of both management and statutory accounts. You will take ownership of producing timely, accurate, and relevant financial reporting that supports decision-making across the business and ensures compliance with external requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take full ownership of monthly management accounts, including accurate reconciliation of financial statements.
* Post a variety of key journals such as CO-OP contributions, marketing accruals, import price variances, and inventory adjustments.
* Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
* Produce detailed VNP (Value and Profitability) reports across product divisions, non-product overheads, and the overall business.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat declarations in compliance with HMRC requirements.
* Maintain robust prepayment and accrual schedules to support clean balance sheet reporting.
* Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle, including system uploads to the ERP platform.
* Deliver income statements for retail store operations and provide financial reporting to service departments.
* Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
* Drive continuous improvement by simplifying and enhancing existing financial controls, processes, and reporting systems.
* Coordinate and manage statutory audits and corporate tax compliance in partnership with external auditors.
* Build strong working relationships across departments and contribute proactively to cross-functional collaboration.
* Provide ad hoc financial support and insights as required, contributing to strategic and operational projects.
What We're Looking For:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with a solid grounding in both management and statutory accounting.
* Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, with strong command of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF(S), INDEX MATCH, and SUMPRODUCT functions.
* High attention to detail and a natural drive to identify and implement process improvements.
* Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
* Strong analytical thinker with sound problem-solving capabilities and a logical mindset.
* Proactive and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach and strong sense of ownership.
* Collaborative team player who contributes to wider team goals and fosters a supportive working environment.
* Confident communicator, both written and verbal, able to engage effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and third parties.
* Demonstrable experience in retail or consumer goods finance, ideally within a management accounts or commercial finance team.
* Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, adding value through clear financial insight.
* Committed to personal and professional development with a growth mindset.
* Able to translate complex financial data into actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders, building trust and alignment across the business.
* Experience leading and developing team members, with the ability to motivate and mentor effectively.
Please contact Fraser Graham for more information.
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