Finance Manager: UK & EU Growth Leader

Venture Recruitment Partners; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing UK consumer retailer is seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to take ownership of end-to-end accounting and statutory reporting for the UK business. The role also involves establishing a new EU entity and requires strong GAAP knowledge along with stakeholder engagement skills. Financial storytelling proficiency and process improvement experience are critical. This is a great opportunity for career progression to Financial Controller.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in accounting from ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in managing statutory reporting under UK GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills including advanced Excel functionality.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger for UK and EU entities.
• Prepare financial statements under UK GAAP and support IFRS alignment.
• Lead cashflow forecasting and oversee liquidity management.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial storytelling

Process improvement

Advanced Excel skills

Strong UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Job description

A fast-growing UK consumer retailer is seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to take ownership of end-to-end accounting and statutory reporting for the UK business. The role also involves establishing a new EU entity and requires strong GAAP knowledge along with stakeholder engagement skills. Financial storytelling proficiency and process improvement experience are critical. This is a great opportunity for career progression to Financial Controller.