Finance Manager

Renowned diamond jeweller Jessica McCormack designs exceptional jewellery for the modern woman, creating heirlooms for future generations. Artfully blending modernity and timelessness, her mission is to create jewellery that generations of women will wear and adore. Since launching in 2008, the brand has become known for effortlessly melding the traditional and the contemporary, combining Georgian techniques and expert craftsmanship with modern-day design influences, eschewing trends for a unique, heirloom-inspired aesthetic. Conscious of the demands placed on today’s modern woman, Jessica designs each piece to stand out, but also to work effortlessly within a client’s lifestyle and existing wardrobe.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The successful candidate will be joining at an exciting stage of Jessica McCormack's growth, as we continue to expand our international retail presence and enter new markets in 2027. The Finance Manager will play a key role in delivering:

• Timely and accurate financial reporting;
• Managing the consolidation of Group financial results;
• Preparing month-end balance sheet reconciliations;
• Preparing monthly management accounts including cashflow analysis and supporting schedules;
• Overseeing corporate tax compliance in the UK and US with support from external firms;
• Overseeing UK VAT and US sales tax compliance with support from external providers.

The role will be responsible for the effective management of financial transactions across the global business within our ERP system, ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory requirements and appropriate consideration of foreign exchange impacts. If you are driven, commercially minded and thrive in a dynamic environment, this may be an ideal role for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Group financial consolidation across UK and US plus new markets as the business expands, e.g. France from early 2027.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions (e.g. sale of stock) and reconciliations across the Group including compliance with tax transfer pricing policies.
• Work collaboratively across the Finance Team to deliver a timely and accurate month-end close and Group management accounts.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support across the Finance Team and to the wider business.
• Support Finance leadership in maintaining robust global financial controls, identifying, and remediating issues and driving improvements to simplify, standardise and streamline processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK and US financial regulations and tax requirements (corporations tax, VAT and sales tax), including adherence to relevant filing deadlines.
• Preparation of PBT to taxable profits reconciliations for both UK and US legal entities and calculation of required quarterly tax instalments required.
• Support international tax matters, such as transfer pricing requirements, with preparation of analysis and documentation to evidence the company’s tax position.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposures, identifying potential risks and mitigations arising from currency fluctuations.
• Provide financial insight and support on ad hoc projects, new initiatives and changes in business operations, helping to inform business decision-making.
• Play a key role in the year-end close (31 December), including the preparation of accurate consolidated statutory financial statements for the Group.
• Prepare audit deliverables and respond to external auditor queries, supporting an efficient annual audit process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• Strong technical knowledge and application of UK GAAP.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, statutory reporting and group consolidation.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence manipulating and analysing financial data.
• Adaptable, with a positive and hands-on approach.
• Exposure to US GAAP, consolidated financial reporting and multi-currency operations desirable.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems desirable.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Comfortable working independently, with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Strong communication and people skills, with ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments and international markets.
• Comfortable working at pace, managing competing priorities and delivering to deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high standards of financial reporting accuracy.
• Inquisitive mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.