Finance Manager at Clio Peppiatt

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand is seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial governance and support strategic planning. This role includes managing financial systems, generating reports, and overseeing the entire finance function. Candidates should have 5–8 years of finance experience, particularly within a growing SME or creative business. Advanced skills in Xero and excellent organizational abilities are essential. This position offers significant professional autonomy and influence on commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally in scaling SME or creative business.
• Strong background in management accounting and budgeting.
• Confidence to operate independently and manage financial records.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and KPIs to guide business decisions.
• Manage VAT filings, payroll, and supplier reconciliations in Xero.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and year-end preparation.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Xero accounting software

Management accounting

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Manager

Clio Peppiatt - Luxury creative and consumer fashion brand.

Job Description

We are seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to join our growing luxury fashion brand. In this central role, you will establish robust financial processes, deliver high-quality reporting, and manage risk while supporting long-term strategic planning. You will be the primary lead on financial governance, driving growth through insightful margin analysis and cash flow management.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Play a pivotal leadership role in a scaling, high-profile creative business at an exciting growth stage.
• Directly influence commercial strategy by advising leadership and strengthening internal financial controls and governance.
• Ownership of the entire finance function, from high-level forecasting to day-to-day management, offering significant professional autonomy.

What you will do

• Strengthen financial systems and controls, producing monthly management accounts, KPIs, and detailed margin analysis to guide business decisions.
• Manage comprehensive financial records in Xero, including VAT filings, payroll, and the generation of wholesale invoices and supplier reconciliations.
• Lead the end‑to‑end operational finance cycle, including cash flow forecasting, year‑end preparation, and human resources documentation management.

The ideal candidate

• Possesses 5–8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a scaling SME or a creative/consumer‑led business like fashion.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Xero accounting software and Microsoft Office, with a strong background in management accounting and budgeting.
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and the confidence to operate independently while managing everything from bookkeeping to board‑level reporting.