Finance Manager

Nadine Merabi Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches eCommerce-Modeunternehmen sucht einen Finance Manager, der eine Schlüsselrolle in den finanziellen Abläufen spielt. In dieser spannenden Position werden Sie für die Überwachung der Buchhaltung und finanziellen Transaktionen verantwortlich sein, während Sie eng mit Direktoren und Abteilungsleitern zusammenarbeiten, um die finanzielle Leistung zu steigern. Ihre Expertise in der Finanzberichterstattung, kombiniert mit starken analytischen Fähigkeiten, wird dazu beitragen, strategische Einblicke zu liefern und sicherzustellen, dass das Unternehmen auf dem Weg zum Wachstum bleibt. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Finanzen haben und in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in einer Finanz- oder Buchhaltungsleitungsrolle.
• Starke Kenntnisse der Finanzberichterstattung und regulatorischen Anforderungen.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung der täglichen Buchhaltung und finanziellen Transaktionen in Xero.
• Vorbereitung von monatlichen Managementkonten mit Kommentaren zur Leistung.

Skills

Finanzberichterstattung

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Xero

Excel

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Berufliche Buchhaltungsqualifikation (z.B. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Xero

Shopify

A2X

Dext

ApprovalMax

Job description

ROLE PROFILE
The WHY

As Finance Manager in a fast-paced eCommerce fashion brand, you’ll be a key part of the financial operations and planning process, ensuring financial accuracy, control, and strategic insight across the business.

With a hands-on approach, you will manage daily transactions, support growth initiatives, and work closely with the Directors and department heads to drive financial performance.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY
The WHAT

Responsible for:

Financial Operations & Systems

• Overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions in Xero, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconciling Shopify sales data with Xero, including payment gateways (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Klarna).
• Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, payment runs, and supplier management.
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitoring and managing cash flow, highlighting risks or shortfalls early.

Reporting & Analysis

• Preparing monthly management accounts with commentary on performance vs. budget.
• Generating and reviewing KPI dashboards (e.g. gross margin, return rates, customer acquisition cost).
• Analysing distribution trends, marketing spend efficiency, and inventory metrics.
• Assisting with ad hoc financial queries.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Tracking performance against budget and highlight variances and risks to leadership.
• Forecasting cash requirements, considering seasonality and inventory investments.

Compliance & Year-End

• Preparing VAT returns, payroll journals, and support statutory filings.
• Working with accountants/auditors to deliver clean and timely year-end financials.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and eCommerce / international taxes.

Process Improvement

• Overseeing bookkeeping support.
• Maintaining existing, and identify and implementing new process efficiencies using Xero, Shopify, and integrated tools (e.g. A2X, Dext, ApprovalMax).
• Championing finance and wider business automation and accuracy as the business scales
  
  Accountable for:
  
  
• Accurate Monthly Reporting – Delivering timely and clear monthly financial statements and KPI analysis.
• Cash Flow Management – Ensuring sufficient liquidity through accurate forecasting and proactive planning.
• Regulatory Compliance – Maintaining full compliance with VAT, payroll, and financial reporting requirements.
• Platform Integration Accuracy – Ensuring clean data flow between Shopify and Xero, minimizing manual adjustments.
• Operational Efficiency – Driving improvements in finance workflows, reducing manual tasks and increasing accuracy.
• Strategic Financial Insight – Contributing data-driven insights that support revenue growth, cost control, and scalability.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  
  Essential Skills & Experience:
  
  • Proven experience in a finance or accounting leadership role (e.g. Finance Manager).
    
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.
    
  • Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g. Xero, Sage) and advanced Excel skills.
    
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
    
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
    
  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience preferred.
    
  Preferred Skills & Experience:
  
  • Good organisational skills; the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    
  • Independent but enjoy working in a team and have a flexible approach to working.
    
    This is an office-based role with the possibility of working from home a few days a week.