Finance Manager

Finatal; England; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multi-site retail business in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance function. This role involves financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management, while supporting strategic decisions and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in an SME environment and manage an unqualified bookkeeper, utilizing Xero for financial processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance role in an SME environment.
• Manage an unqualified bookkeeper and maintain financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day finance function, producing monthly management accounts.
• Ensure timely VAT, PAYE, and statutory compliance.
• Work closely with the CEO to support commercial decisions.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Team Management

Reporting & Compliance

Business Partnering

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager

Location: Remote (ad hoc travel to Hertfordshire)

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Ref: RB015

Job Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

About Us:

We are a growing £5m turnover multi-site retail business operating across 9 UK locations. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to lead our finance function, provide strategic support to the CEO, and drive financial efficiency across the group.

Role Overview:

This is a hands-on finance role suited to someone who thrives in an SME environment. You’ll be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management while supporting operational decision-making. You’ll also manage an unqualified bookkeeper and maintain robust financial processes using Xero.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Own the day-to-day finance function, producing monthly management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts with insightful commentary for the CEO.
• Team Management: Oversee and mentor an unqualified bookkeeper, ensuring accurate transactional processing and reconciliations.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely VAT, PAYE, and statutory compliance, and liaise with external accountants and auditors as required.
• Systems & Controls: Maintain the Xero accounting system and implement strong financial controls and efficient processes.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with the CEO and site managers to support commercial decisions, improve financial visibility, and drive profitability across all 9 sites.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals