Finance Manager (Luxury Retail)

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail brand in London is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance function. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, compliance, and process improvements in a dynamic environment. They should be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in retail. Competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000 is offered, along with exposure to senior leadership and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Exposure to global finance function

Collaborative culture

Opportunity to influence financial strategy

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, ideally luxury or consumer goods.
• Proactive mindset with strong communication skills.
• Ability to oversee financial compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop transactional teams.
• Oversee month-end close duties and financial reporting.
• Deliver insightful analysis to support decision making.
• Ensure compliance with tax and audit requirements.

Skills

Management accounting

Cash flow management

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

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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