At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial accounts, cash flow, and mentor a dynamic team in a design-led brand.
- Company: Join a trendy design brand with a focus on retail and e-commerce.
- Benefits: Enjoy free eye tests, enhanced parental leave, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant London office three days a week with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Step up your finance career with clear progression to Financial Controller level.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in retail or wholesale environments.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Mapped Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a design-led brand (store, e-commerce and wholesale) on their search for a Finance Manager to join their London team permanently. You'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts, cash flow, and financial controls. Perfect for a Senior Management Accountant looking to take a step up or a Finance Manager looking to move into a role with a clear future progression path to Financial Controller level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting into the Financial Controller
- Mentor and develop the Accounts Payable team and Management Accountants
- Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) including group consolidation across wholesale and e-commerce divisions
- Deliver variance analysis vs budget, forecast, and prior year with clear narrative for senior leadership
- Own month-end entries: payroll journals, fixed asset register, bank recs, credit card transactions, intercompany, prepayments and accruals
- Prepare and present the bi-weekly cash flow model
- VAT returns and HMRC reporting
- Year-end audit schedules and external auditor liaison
- Business partner for Head of Departments reviewing actuals vs budget monthly
- Support the FC on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc strategic projects
Key Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) / finalist or qualified with strong, relevant experience
- Experience in a wholesale, retail or stock environment is essential (stock reconciliations)
- Solid management accounting and financial reporting background
- Exceptional communicator - confidence and ability to partner with SL
- Advanced Excel
- Highly organised, naturally curious, and driven by accuracy and high standards
- A team player with a genuine desire to develop people and improve processes
In addition to the salary on offer: Free Eye Test Vouchers, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave (service-dependent). Successful candidates must be looking and committed to 3 days in the office - well-connected area of London - (Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays) (9:30am - 6pm).
Finance Manager (Retail/Wholesale) employer: Mapped Recruitment
Join a prestigious luxury retail brand in Central London, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in payroll and benefits management. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a supportive work culture, this role offers hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
