Senior Finance Manager in Leeds

About Besque

Besque is a rapidly growing e-commerce company in the health and beauty space, bringing natural wellness rooted in traditional Eastern heritage to a global audience. With over 450,000 happy customers worldwide and an exceptional 5-star rating on Trustpilot (9,000+ reviews), we are making waves in the natural beauty industry with our flagship Besque Magic Body Oil, and rapidly growing subscriber base. Our mission is simple: deliver pure, natural, age-old remedies that help people feel confident and radiant. We are experiencing rapid growth and are now looking for a strategic finance leader to help us scale with precision and control.

The opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious Senior Finance Manager who is ready to step into a Head of Finance role within 6-12 months. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth e-commerce business at a pivotal moment and build the financial infrastructure that will support our ambitious expansion plans. You won’t just be processing numbers; you’ll be the architect of our financial systems, the strategic voice in the room, and a trusted partner to our founders. If you’re someone who thrives on transforming raw data into actionable insights and building robust processes from the ground up, this role is for you.

Location: Fully remote (with occasional ad hoc team meetings at our Bradford office + manufacturing site, travel expenses covered)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + year-end bonus

Reporting to: Founder, Head of Operations, Director of Finance & Strategy

Key responsibilities:

• Overhaul our financial infrastructure - Establish standardised accounting processes, implement robust internal controls, and create a "genuine" reporting system that gives management complete visibility into cash flow and business performance.
• Lead month-end close for the group (UK + US entities & consolidated accounts) - Deliver accurate financial statements (PL + BS) within 5-7 days of month end (this is critical for fast decision-making in our growth phase).
• Catch up historic financials - Prepare and reconcile financials from January 2023 to present, bringing everything current over the coming months.
• Compliance - ensure compliant management accounting to accruals based IFRS + GAAP frameworks. VAT and Corporate tax filings.
• Prepare for audit - Work toward having our financials audited within 6-9 months, ensuring all documentation and processes meet audit-ready standards.
• Drive strategic planning - Maintain rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts, produce payment runs for approval, optimise the net working capital cycle, and provide deep-dive analysis to guide growth decisions.

Who you are

• Ambition and desire to work for a fast-growing eCommerce company within the health & beauty space.
• Curious with AI and how to use AI in your work.
• Clear communication, responsiveness, detail-oriented.
• Leadership skills.
• Commercial mindset.

What you bring

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).
• E-commerce accounting expertise - You understand digital unit economics, contribution margins, and the unique challenges of online retail.
• Hands-on experience with e-commerce finance tools: Shopify, A2X, Xero, Dext, Syft.
• Experience standardising month-end processes to achieve rapid close (5-7 days).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS compliance requirements.
• Multi-currency and multi-entity accounting experience.

Why Join Besque?

• Be part of a success story - Join a company with 450,000+ customers, 9,000+ 5-star reviews on Trustpilot, and ambitious growth targets.
• Career progression - Clear path to Head of Finance within 6-12 months for the right candidate.
• Competitive package - £60-75k base + year-end bonus + promotion within 6-12 months.
• Fully remote - Work from anywhere in the UK, with occasional team meet-ups in Bradford (expenses covered).
• Make an impact - You’ll build the financial foundation for our next phase of growth, with direct access to founders and real influence on strategy.
• Solve interesting problems - E-commerce finance is dynamic, fast-paced, and intellectually stimulating. You’ll work on multi-currency operations, inventory optimisation, digital unit economics, and more.
• Values-driven culture - We’re passionate about natural wellness, sustainability, and empowering our customers to feel their best.

Besque is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.