Part-Time Finance Manager (4 days) | Design-led Fashion Scale-up | Central London / Hybrid

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Part-Time Finance Manager (4 days) | Design-led Fashion Scale-up | Central London / Hybrid

London Part-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Prepare quarterly management accounts and support year-end audit processes.
Company: Harmonic partners with a high-growth fashion business known for impressive YoY revenue growth.
Benefits: Work in Central London with a hybrid model, 4 days a week.
Other info: Experience with Xero and invoice financing facilities is preferred.
Why this job: Join a design-led fashion scale-up poised for international expansion.
Qualifications: Minimum 3 years' experience in SME, retail, or FMCG with strong stock and VAT knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Harmonic is proud to be exclusively partnering with an exciting, high‐growth fashion business that has consistently delivered impressive YoY revenue growth in a fast‐paced, trend‐led market. With a strong heritage in design and sourcing, the company has built long‐standing strategic partnerships with globally recognised fashion and lifestyle brands. Backed by an ambitious leadership team and a proven operating model, the business is exceptionally well positioned to continue expanding into new product categories and international markets.

Renowned for its collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high‐performance culture, the company combines creativity with commercial excellence. As it enters its next phase of growth, it is seeking a commercially minded and hands‐on Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support the wider business.

The Role

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team as the #1 in finance, you will take ownership of the end‐to‐end finance function while acting as a trusted business partner across the organisation. This is a broad and commercially focused role where you will strengthen financial governance, enhance controls and processes, and deliver timely, insight‐driven reporting. Working closely with teams across sales, merchandising, buying, and production, you will help drive informed decision‐making, improve profitability, optimise cash flow, and support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly management accounts, including stock accounting, accruals, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
Maintain accurate and fully reconciled financial records within Xero
Support the year‐end audit and statutory accounts process alongside external accountants
Own the end‐to‐end accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Manage and reconcile company credit card expenses
Produce weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts
Monitor and manage FX exposure
Oversee reporting and reconciliations relating to invoice financing facilities

What we need to see (essential)

Experienced accountant with strong stock, management accounting and VAT experience
Exposure to international trade and foreign exchange
Minimum of 3 years' experience in SME, retail, FMCG, or equivalent
Strong AP, AR, reconciliation and cash flow management skills
Detail‐oriented, adaptable and keen to grow

What we'd like to see (non-essential)

Fashion, retail or FMCG experience
Experience with international trade, importing and foreign exchange
Exposure to invoice financing facilities
Experience with Xero
Background working in a lean finance team

The offer

Location: Central London
Working Pattern: 4 days a week (3 days in‐office, 1 day wfh)

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.