Finance Manager in London

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Central London

Hybrid: 3 days in office | 2 days WFH

Salary: up to £65,000

Launchpad Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing, subscription-based FMCG brand experiencing double‐digit growth and scaling rapidly in the UK, with international ambitions.

This is a true Finance Manager role within a consumer brand where finance sits close to the commercial heartbeat of the business. You\’ll lead the day-to-day finance function, manage a small team, and act as a trusted partner to the Head of Finance as the business continues to scale.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you\’ll take full ownership of the finance function below leadership level. You\’ll be accountable for accurate, timely reporting across multiple P&Ls, lead and develop the transactional finance team, and continuously improve systems, controls, and processes.

As the business grows, you\’ll help shape how finance supports decision‐making, scalability, and control.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end‐to‐end finance function on a day‐to‐day basis

Line manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, developing capability and performance

Own the month‐end close, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness

Provide commercial insight, analysis, and commentary to senior stakeholders

Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity

Oversee VAT returns, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets

Drive process improvement, automation, and system development

Support implementation of a new PO and spend control framework

Act as a key finance contact across the wider business

About You

Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent), candidates not qualified with the right experience may also be considered

Background in FMCG / Retail / E‐Commerce or consumer‐led businesses

Interested in growing with a high‐momentum consumer brand

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