Finance Manager

Pearse Professionals

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

A leading retail business is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to enhance their financial reporting and controls. This role is crucial for maintaining financial integrity and compliance while offering exposure to senior leadership and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

3+ years PQE, must have experience within consumer brands.
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and financial control frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
Oversee statutory accounts preparation and support audits.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

We are working with a leading Retail business who has a strong UK presence, recognised for their household brands and consistent delivery of quality products. As the business continues to scale, they’re seeking a qualified Finance Managerto strengthen their financial reporting and controls function.

Role & Responsibilities:

This role is central to the integrity of the financial reporting and statutory compliance. The Finance Manager will ensure accurate reporting, strong financial governance, and timely delivery of key accounting outputs, supporting both UK and group-level requirements.

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including commentary and reconciliations.
Oversee statutory accounts preparation and support external audit processes.
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
Maintain and improve financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and risk management procedures.
Manage tax reporting (VAT, corporation tax support) in coordination with external advisors.
Support group reporting submissions, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation processes.
Implement process improvements and support finance system enhancements.
Mentor and supervise junior members of the reporting team.

This role offers:

A high-impact position in a leading food business.
Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
Hybrid working model and opportunities for progression.

Requirements:

ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified, ideally with Big 4 or Top 10 training.
3+ years PQE, must have experience within consumer brands.
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and financial control frameworks.
Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audits.
High attention to detail with strong Excel and systems knowledge (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Finance
Industries
Retail

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