Finance Manager (Luxury Retail)

ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail brand is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function and partner with senior stakeholders. You will manage month-end accounting, cash flow, and provide insights for decision-making. Applicants should be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and ideally have retail experience. The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 and requires immediate availability or a short notice period.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exposure to global finance function

Collaborative culture in Central London

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close duties.
• Retail experience, ideally in luxury or consumer goods.
• Must be immediately available or on no more than 4 weeks' notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop transaction teams.
• Drive cash flow and customer account management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Skills

Management accounting

Excel reporting

Confident communication

Education

Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Your new company. Are you a confident, all-rounder Finance Manager ready to step into a high-end retail environment? This luxury brand is seeking a hands-on finance professional to lead their finance function and partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business. This is a globally recognised luxury retail brand with a strong presence in the UK market. The business is now entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, looking for a strong Finance Manager to support this. With a collaborative culture and a fast-paced environment, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting. MUST BE ON SHORT NOTICE / MAX 4 WEEKS!

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you\'ll take charge of:

• Leading and developing the transactional teams
• Management accounting & month-end close duties
• Balance sheet reconciliation, P&L reporting
• Driving cash flow, credit risk, and customer account management
• Overseeing monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Delivering insightful commercial analysis to support decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, tax, and audit requirements
• Driving process improvements and supporting strategic decision-making

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Previous experience in retail, ideally luxury or consumer goods
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Confident communicator with a proactive mindset
• Must be immediately available or on no more than 4 weeks\' notice

What you\'ll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits (£60,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience)
• Exposure to a global finance function and senior leadership
• A collaborative, creative culture in a stylish central London office
• The opportunity to shape financial strategy in a growing business

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