Finance Manager - Global Fashion House

Wayman Learning Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and well-established fashion business as a Finance Manager, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing financial controls and processes. This exciting position offers the opportunity to lead a team, streamline accounting functions, and work closely with the Finance Director to drive improvements and efficiencies. With a focus on balance sheet management and external audit coordination, this role is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to accelerate their career in a vibrant industry. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with external audit experience required.
• Recent exposure to IFRS and accounting standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Director in improving controls and accounting processes.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation and oversee financial aspects.

Skills

Financial Control Improvement

IFRS Knowledge

UK GAAP Knowledge

Audit Experience

Team Management

Financial Reporting

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Role: Finance Manager - Global Fashion House

Location: Central London (hybrid working)

Salary: £70k - £80k plus bonus and benefits

The Role: This position is working for a very exciting and well-established Fashion business with a brilliant brand in the sector and exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the Director of Finance. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the accounting function throughout all teams in the department. You will also have a team of four direct reports to assist you. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual who is looking to fast track their career.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Support Finance Director to streamline, automate and continuously improve controls and accounting processes
2. Work with the Finance Director to define the month end close process and set targets for ongoing improvements and efficiencies
3. Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation, monitor and oversee high risk balances
4. Oversee and improve all financial aspects and implement strong systems, processes, and controls to commercialise and professionalise the business
5. Own the regular forecast process for balance sheet
6. Manage a whole Trial Balance and build-up of the statutory set of financial statement to be reviewed by Finance Director
7. Manage the end-to-end process of internal group reporting, tax roll forward schedule and external audit for UK and subsidiaries
8. Be the main point of contact with external auditors whereby strong technical knowledge on IFRS and UK GAAP will be required
9. Coach and motivate the team of four individuals to drive an integrated performance culture across the Finance team

Candidate Requirements

1. Qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) with external audit experience
2. Recent exposure to IFRS and accounting standards
3. Experience of planning and managing the completion of financial audits
4. Extensive understanding of how financial control environments operate and how they can be improved
5. Experience working within Retail/Consumer Goods preferable but not essential

Application

To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.