Finance Manager | London - in office 4 days per week | £65 000 - £70 000 (plus lots of benefits)
This is a hands‑on role in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment. You’ll lead month‑end reporting, ensure balance sheet integrity, oversee VAT compliance, and manage short‑term cashflow. This organisation is currently driving automation and process improvements to support continued scale. Working closely with the CFO and reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the monthly close process, delivering accurate, timely, and insightful management accounts
* Prepare full UK P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting with clear commentary
* Take ownership of balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany balances
* Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve financial processes and reporting visibility
* Support the implementation and enhancement of financial controls to ensure strong governance and risk management
* Manage short‑term cashflow actualisation and provide clear, actionable commentary
* Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, ensuring robust controls and timely processing
* Collaborate with various finance teams, ensuring clear processes, accountability, and effective communication
* Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting, reconciliations, and transactional finance
* Support wider business initiatives and contribute to cross‑functional projects
Requirements
* Experience in Retail / FMCG or a high‑growth SME environment (turnover >£50mil)
* Strong technical accounting expertise with proven balance sheet ownership
* Hands‑on experience with VAT submissions and HMRC interactions
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