Retail Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global retailer is seeking a Finance Manager to join their expanding finance team during a period of exciting growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA qualified accountant with a strong background in finance and retail. You will oversee a team, produce management accounts, and provide insightful analysis to support business decisions. Join a high-profile company that values professional development and offers a competitive salary package. This role promises to enhance your career while working alongside impressive finance leaders.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified accountant trained in practice, with experience in retail or similar.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 3-4 finance professionals.
• Produce monthly management accounts and handle P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management Accounting

P&L Management

Effective Communication

Education

ACA Qualification

Job description

Your new company

I am recruiting for a well-known global retailer that is looking to expand their growing finance team with a Finance Manager. This company is going through an exciting period of growth, so it is a great time to join now! This client is ideally looking for someone ACA qualified in practice and who is making their 2nd or 3rd move in the retail industry since qualifying.

Your new role

Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for:

1. Managing 3-4 direct reports, and supporting their development and learning
2. Producing monthly management account packs
3. Managing and reconciling the Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
4. Supplier reporting, month end accounting, forecasting, and budgeting
5. Providing analysis, insight and informative reporting to support and influence business decisions
6. Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting
7. Coordinating year-end audit requests and assisting in preparing statutory accounts
8. Evaluating the success of ongoing trials and projects, and proposing recommendations
9. Handling ad hoc finance projects and analysis

What you’ll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be an ACA qualified accountant who was trained within practice but has since moved into the Retail (or similar) industry. You’ll need to be highly numerate with a strong analytical background, as well as an effective communicator with all levels of stakeholders.

What you’ll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-profile global business. You’ll work amongst impressive finance leaders who will support your development and professional growth. This business offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000.