Interim Finance Manager - UK Retail & E‑commerce

MacGregor Black; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Black is assisting a leading global consumer brand in finding an interim UK Finance Manager for a 6-month contract. You will own the UK numbers, drive month-end and year-end closes, and work closely with commercial teams to deliver accurate management accounts.

The role requires hands-on accounting, ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, and experience across Wholesale, E-commerce and Retail. Hybrid working with one day per week in the office is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with hands-on accounting experience across Wholesale, E-commerce and Retail.
• Experience managing year-end close and liaising with external auditors.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills with ability to explain financials to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of UK month-end and year-end close processes.
• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and GL oversight.
• Support year-end audit and provide schedules and information on time.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, provisions and key adjustments.
• Assist cash flow management and working capital reporting.
• Review revenue, margins and profitability across UK channels.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

MacGregor Black is assisting a leading global consumer brand in finding an interim UK Finance Manager for a 6-month contract. You will own the UK numbers, drive month-end and year-end closes, and work closely with commercial teams to deliver accurate management accounts.

The role requires hands-on accounting, ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, and experience across Wholesale, E-commerce and Retail. Hybrid working with one day per week in the office is expected.