Finance Lead

We are looking for a motivated and high-performing professional to join our team as a Finance Lead. This position will oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll & Expense processing, while also supporting with month-end management accounting and reporting. This role would suit a proactive individual with a solid grasp of accounting processes, who is eager to take responsibility for a core part of the finance function in an exciting scale-up business.

Role Responsibilities

• Line Management: Manage, coach, and develop two direct reports (Finance Coordinators), who are focused on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Accounts Payable: Accurately review and process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements and oversee all payment processing.
• Accounts Receivable: Oversee the raising of all franchise invoices accurately and on-time, ensuring timely collections and reconciliation of receipts.
• Payroll: Lead the preparation of monthly payroll for both Head Office and Stores, working with our dedicated payroll provider and our internal Operations and People teams.
• Vendor & Customer Relations: Proactively engage with suppliers to respond to queries and resolve reconciliation discrepancies, fostering clear communication and strong relationships.
• Deliver Insightful Reporting & Analysis: Prepare weekly and monthly reports for business leaders that provide key insights to support informed decision-making.
• Financial Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling bank transactions and general ledger accounts to maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records.
• Expense Analysis: Support employee expense processing and help identify trends or areas for improvement in reporting, compliance, and efficiencies.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the finance team and the wider company to unlock efficiencies and recommend solutions to improve finance processes and tools, such as project managing the implementation of a new travel and expenses solution.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working in a finance department, with experience in a multi-site retail environment preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, ideally Oracle Netsuite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in data and reporting.
• Keen interest in solving problems and optimizing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus of up to 15% of the previous year’s earnings.
• Reimbursement of monthly mobile phone bills, up to £50 per month.
• Free coffee and drinks at all of our locations, plus discounted food.
• Access to Stream, offering a wide range of high-street discounts.
• Earn up to 5% interest on savings through the Stream Build Pot.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential counselling and well-being support.
• Access to a wellness app through our EAP.
• Quarterly take-home coffee allowance (pods, beans or ground coffee).
• NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
• Free daily breakfast, snacks and access to a commercial coffee machine in the office.
• Monthly team drinks, biannual staff socials and a fully stocked office drinks fridge.
• Rapid career progression and ongoing development opportunities.
• Long service awards to recognise key career milestones.