An Excellent opportunity working for a small retail business (20 people) near Regent Street.The business has been operating for five years and has grown significantly. The finance team is made up of three people who work two days in the office and three from home.Their modern Head Office is based five mins walk from Covent Garden tube station. Responsibilities Overseeing daily financial operations, preparing budgets and forecasts, conducting financial analysis, and reporting to senior management and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include managing cash flow, reducing costs, developing financial strategies, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, often with a background in accounting and professional qualifications. * Reporting: Preparing management accounts, financial reports, and statutory accounts, and presenting them to stakeholders and the board. * Cash Management: Monitoring and managing cash flow, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring proper cash flow management. * Compliance & Risk: Ensuring the company meets all legal and statutory obligations, managing financial risks, and liaising with auditors, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies. * Operations: Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, supervising finance department employees, and managing financial systems and processes. * Strategic Input: Providing financial guidance and insights to senior management to support business decision-making, identify growth opportunities, and improve efficiency. * Financial Planning & Analysis: Developing annual budgets and long-term financial strategies, analysing financial data, and forecasting future financial performance. Required Skills & Qualifications * Analytical Skills: Advanced ability to analyse complex financial data, interpret market trends, and develop strategic financial plans. * Leadership & Management: Ability to lead and delegate tasks to finance teams and collaborate with various departments to resolve financial issues. * Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences, including senior management and stakeholders. * Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software and applications for processing information and creating financial model What's on offer? In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits: * 23 days annual leave (with the option to buy / sell up to 7 days holiday) * Private medical cover * Contributory pension scheme * Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependants * 2 days paid for volunteering * Cycle to work scheme * Hybrid working If you feel you have the right skills and experience please apply below sending a copy of your most up to date CV