Finance Manager - Fashion & Retail

WeAreAspire; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion brand in Manchester is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the UK finance function. You will manage financial operations, mentor a Finance Assistant, and ensure compliance with UK regulations. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in retail or consumer goods. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 and the chance to influence the financial health of a rapidly growing brand.

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Experience in retail, fashion, or consumer goods is required.
• A solid background in management accounting & financial reporting is essential.
• People management or mentoring experience is preferred.
• Multi-currency & international ops knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and monthly reporting packs.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP, AR, and payroll.
• Manage and mentor the Finance Assistant.
• Ensure UK compliance including tax, audit, and statutory filings.
• Provide commercial insights and variance analysis.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Experience in retail, fashion or consumer goods

Background in management accounting & financial reporting

People management or mentoring experience

Excel wizardry + ERP/finance systems confidence

Strong communicator

Job description

Overview

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 lead the UK finance function, work closely with the Group Finance Director, and manage one direct report (Finance Assistant).

What you\'ll be doing

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

What we\'re looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in retail, fashion or consumer goods (bonus if you know e-commerce 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 organized, 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!

How to apply

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

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