Finance Manager

Stylish, grounded, uplifting – these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

We’re looking for a Finance Manager to lead and develop our Management Accounting team. Reporting to the Financial Controller (Accounting), you’ll manage a team of 5–6 (qualified, part-qualified, and non-qualified) accountants responsible for producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, maintaining the trial balances across four legal entities, and overseeing key balance sheet areas.

Strong team management experience is essential. This role is first and foremost about leading, coaching, and developing people, ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality, well-controlled financial reporting. You’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards of financial control and accuracy while building an engaged, high-performing team. Collaboration is central to the role — you’ll work closely with the Financial Accountant, colleagues in Tax and Commercial Finance, and wider business stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines and drive continuous improvement across Finance.

You’ll also have the opportunity to deputise for the Financial Controller, contribute to finance transformation initiatives, and champion the use of AI and automation to improve efficiency and ways of working. This position focuses on management accounting delivery, statutory reporting support, financial control, and team leadership. It does not include budgeting, forecasting, or business partnering responsibilities.

Location: 2 days in our North Acton office, 3 days working from home.

How We Lead at Boden

Being a manager at Boden is about giving people clarity, backing them properly, and helping them do their best work. You make things make sense. You take big ideas and turn them into clear priorities, so people know what they’re doing and (most importantly) why it matters. Your communication is clear and open - you listen and you don’t overcomplicate things. You take responsibility. When big decisions need to be made, you make them. When things change, you adapt. And when things don’t go to plan, you own it and move things forward. You stay close to what matters - our customer, our brand and our goals - using that to guide decisions and keep teams aligned. Most importantly, you build a team people actually want to be part of - where people feel trusted, supported and able to grow.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of management accountants, supporting performance, progression, and engagement.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, IT, and wider business teams to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
• Own the consolidation and delivery of monthly management accounts and elements of the board pack.
• Oversee all general ledger activity (excluding debtors and creditors).
• Ensure key risk areas are identified, reviewed, and addressed appropriately.
• Review and deliver balance sheet reconciliations to a consistently high standard.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end processes.
• Manage the preparation and review of audit schedules, liaising with auditors as required.
• Oversee key compliance requirements (e.g. government surveys and reporting obligations).
• Review balance sheet reconciliations alongside the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller (Accounting).
• Play an active role in finance transformation projects and continuous process improvement.
• Encourage innovative approaches, including the use of AI and automation, to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Our Behaviours

At Boden, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. We keep things simple. We say what we mean, keep each other in the loop, and follow through on what we’ve said we’ll do. We care about doing a good job - and we care about each other. We’re always kind, often honest, and we will push for high standards without making it heavy. We know what we’re good at, we lean on each other when needed, and we show up as a team - taking ownership and getting things done together.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong, proven team management experience (essential).
• Experience of, or strong working knowledge of, stock and stock-related accounting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced or intermediate Excel skills.
• The ability to explain complex financial information clearly and confidently.
• Experience using SUN or similar financial systems (desirable).
• Retail or consumer industry experience (desirable).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
• Generous Boden clothing allowance!
• 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
• 25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.
• Online Portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.
• Virtual GP Service for you and your household!
• Free onsite parking and subsidised café.

We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly, open and tolerant. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job, whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality. We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.