Finance Manager

Cedar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer brand in London is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial operations and reporting. This hands-on role involves leading month-end reporting, managing cashflow forecasting, and strengthening financial controls in a high-growth environment. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in consumer or retail sectors and possess a proactive mindset. The position offers a competitive salary around £70k and is essential for supporting the company's rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance management.
• Comfort in high-growth consumer or retail environment.
• Ability to manage and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting and deliver timely management accounts.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and oversight of accounts payable/receivable.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Handle VAT compliance and RDEC claims preparation.
• Identify automation and system improvements within finance.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Experience managing junior or offshore teams

Proactive mindset

Process improvement capabilities

Education

Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Finance Manager, PE Backed High-Growth Consumer, London, c£70k

We are partnering with a fast-scaling, consumer brand. The business has experienced exceptional growth, increasing revenue fourfold in the past 12 months.

With strong brand recognition, national retail distribution and ambitious international expansion plans, the company is entering its next phase of professionalisation and scale. The finance function is evolving accordingly, and this role will play a critical part in building robust processes, controls and insight to support continued rapid growth.

This is a hands-on Finance Manager role taking ownership of core financial operations and reporting, ensure strong governance while supporting the commercial ambitions of a fast-paced consumer brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the month-end reporting process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts
• Full ownership of balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and controls
• Managing cashflow forecasting and working capital in a scaling environment
• Oversight of accounts payable and receivable processes
• Strengthening financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks
• Managing VAT compliance including preparation, review and submission of returns, and handling queries/audits
• Preparation of RDEC claims in collaboration with external advisers
• Managing and developing an offshore finance team alongside UK-based support
• Partnering cross-functionally to improve processes and drive operational efficiency
• Identifying and implementing automation and system improvements within finance
• Contributing positively to culture in a collaborative, high-energy environment

Profile:

• We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally high-growth consumer, retail or FMCG.
• Experience managing junior or offshore teams
• A proactive mindset with a track record of improving processes
• Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial, rapidly evolving environment