Finance Manager | Innovative Wellness & Boutique Fitness Brand | London (Hybrid)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative wellness and boutique fitness brand in Slough seeks a proactive Finance Manager. This pivotal role offers ownership of financial operations, driving insights and efficiency to support the company's growth. Ideal candidates will possess essential accounting qualifications and experience in dynamic environments, particularly within the wellness or retail sectors.

Benefits

Opportunity for direct progression to Head of Finance

Qualifications

• Finalist level or fully qualified accountant preferred.
• Strong experience in managing month-end responsibilities.
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO for budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and oversee financial records.

Skills

Transactional finance

General accounting

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ACA or similar

Tools

Xero

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Finance Manager | Innovative Wellness & Boutique Fitness Brand | London (Hybrid), slough

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Finance Manager | Innovative Wellness & Boutique Fitness Brand | London (Hybrid)

Harmonic is proud to be working exclusively with one of the UK’s most exciting boutique fitness and wellness brands to hire a Finance Manager to support their growing operations.

Our client is a design-led, experience-driven multisite business with two high-performing London sites and a fast-growing online offering. With a loyal customer base, a strong digital platform, and new initiatives driving performance, the business is scaling steadily with turnover expected to increase significantly over the next 12–18 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-focused Finance Manager to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team. You will work closely with the CFO and CEO/Founder, taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations, leading the month-end close, and helping to improve financial processes to support scale. This role offers great visibility, variety, and the chance to help shape a modern, data-driven finance function in a high-growth brand.

The Role:

• Partner with the CEO and department leads to provide financial insights and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Support the CEO with financial modelling for new site openings, pricing strategies, and investment decisions
• Prepare monthly management accounts and assist with the creation of board reports
• Analyse site-level performance, identifying trends, margin improvements, and opportunities for operational efficiency
• Partner with department heads to track KPIs and support strategic decision-making across marketing, retail, and digital channels
• Manage cashflow forecasting and support supplier payment runs
• Own the month-end process including bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system (currently Xero)
• Support VAT returns and liaise with external accountants and auditors as required
• Help develop financial systems and processes to ensure scalability and efficiency

What We’re Looking For (essential):

• Finalist level or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or similar which is their preference)
• Strong experience in transactional finance and general accounting
• Confident managing month-end responsibilities and preparing management accounts
• High level of accuracy and strong reconciliation skills
• Proactive, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in the fitness, wellness, retail, or hospitality sectors
• Familiarity with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting tools
• Exposure to multi-site businesses or fast-growing start-up environments

Salary & Benefits:

• Opportunity to grow with a progressive, design-led brand in the wellness sector with direct progression in the future to Head of Finance

If you're looking for a hands-on finance role in a business that champions creativity, health, and innovation — this could be the perfect next step.

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