Finance Manager, Working Capital - Nottingham Office

BOOTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible benefits

Counselling helpline

Job summary

Boots Opticians is hiring a Finance Manager - Working Capital to join the Controllership team in Nottingham. You will manage debtors, creditors, and cash flow, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance, while leading a small team and driving improvements.

You will partner with stakeholders across O2C, P2P and tax, supporting forecasts, audits, and UK VAT submissions. A fully qualified accountant with strong systems and Excel skills is required.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven experience with finance systems and processes, including reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
• Proficient in Excel and financial reporting; leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reporting of debtors and creditors during month-end close.
• Manage cash balances and bank reconciliations for precise reporting.
• Prepare cash flows and assist with financial forecasts.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by offshore R2R team.
• Ensure VAT compliance via monthly return reviews.
• Act as SME for NHS income streams.
• Collaborate with O2C and P2P teams as needed.
• Support external audit process for your area.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies through automation.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Finance systems

Excel & reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Boots Opticians is hiring a Finance Manager - Working Capital to join the Controllership team in Nottingham. You will manage debtors, creditors, and cash flow, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance, while leading a small team and driving improvements.

You will partner with stakeholders across O2C, P2P and tax, supporting forecasts, audits, and UK VAT submissions. A fully qualified accountant with strong systems and Excel skills is required.