Finance Manager - Fashion & Retail

We Are Aspire; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion brand in Manchester is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the UK finance function and manage a Finance Assistant. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with retail or consumer goods experience. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 and involves responsibilities such as financial reporting, team management, and enhancing operational processes.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in retail or consumer goods is preferred.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations including AP, AR.
• Providing commercial insights and variance analysis.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Experience in retail, fashion or consumer goods

Strong communicator

Excel wizardry

People management or mentoring experience

Job description

Overview

We\'re Hiring: Finance Manager - Fashion & Retail

Manchester, UK

£55,000 per annum

Full-Time (office-based with some flexibility)

Are you a qualified accountant who loves fashion as much as a clean set of month-end numbers?

We\'re on the lookout for a Finance Manager to join a fast-growing global fashion brand based in Manchester - with offices in NYC and operations across e-commerce, retail and wholesale.

You\'ll be leading the UK finance function, working closely with the Group Finance Director, and managing one direct report (Finance Assistant). This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and monthly reporting packs
• Overseeing day-to-day finance ops: AP, AR, payroll, and multi-currency bank recs
• Managing & mentoring a fab Finance Assistant
• Ensuring UK compliance: tax, audit, statutory filings
• Handling stock, retail, e-com, and wholesale reconciliations
• Providing commercial insights & variance analysis
• Partnering with teams across retail, digital, and international offices (especially our friends in New York)
• Improving controls, processes, and finance systems

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in retail, fashion or consumer goods (bonus if you know e-com or wholesale)
• Solid background in management accounting & financial reporting
• People management or mentoring experience
• Multi-currency & international ops knowledge is a plus
• Excel wizardry + ERP/finance systems confidence
• Strong communicator who\'s organised, hands-on, and up for a challenge

The Details

• Location: Manchester HQ
• Salary: £55,000
• Reports to: Group Finance Director
• Direct Reports: 1 (Finance Assistant)
• Start Date: ASAP (but we\'ll wait for the right person!)

This is your chance to step into a high-visibility role in a fast-paced brand that\'s making serious moves on the global stage. If you love getting into the numbers but also want to influence the bigger story - we want to hear from you!

Ready to apply?

Hit "Easy Apply" or send us your CV + a short note telling us why this role is the perfect fit for you.

Let\'s talk numbers.

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