(LF27) Finance Manager

Liberty Towers; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury beauty brand is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee its finance function in London. The role involves managing accounts, producing management reports, and collaborating with various departments to support growth. The ideal candidate will bring substantial finance experience, proficiency in SAP Business One, and qualifications in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Benefits

21+ days of holiday, plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private Medical Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience with SAP Business One systems.
• Experience within an SME and a consumer goods company.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire finance function, including AP, AR, and credit control.
• Produce monthly management accounts and report to the Board.
• Manage cash flow and conduct bank reconciliations.

Skills

SAP Business One

Excel

Transactional finance management

Analysis

Education

Partially or fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Job description

Finance Manager London (Hybrid)

Liberty Towers is delighted to be working exclusively with a growing luxury beauty brand, in their search for a Finance Manager.

With a global turnover of $6 million across multiple regions our client is on its way to becoming a recognised industry name in its product set. They are continuously expanding worldwide through multi-channel distribution. The company provides a dynamic working environment, where you'll work alongside a small but passionate and creative team that has enabled the brand to win many prestigious beauty awards.

Responsibilities:

• Finance Management: Oversee the entire finance function, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Credit Control, accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Management Accounts: Produce monthly management accounts and report to the Board.
• Reconciliations: Conduct bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analysis: Analyse Profit & Loss statements, margins, and variances.
• Cash Flow: Manage cash flow and currency.
• Budget & Forecasts: Implement budgeting and forecasting.
• Payroll & VAT: Prepare and manage payroll and VAT through a third-party agency.
• Commercial Partnerships: Collaborate with other departments for business and commercial partnering.
• Third-Party Relations: Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors, insurers, pension providers, and other third parties.
• Systems Management: Oversee financial systems, policies, and processes.
• Essential Skills:

Required:

• Significant experience with SAP Business One systems.
• Partially or fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience working with third-party sales tax and cross-border tax advisors.
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of transactional finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience within an SME and a consumer goods company.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute to all aspects of the business.
• Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000

21+ days of holiday, plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Private Medical Scheme
Location: London (Hybrid) - Minimum 2 days in the office per week