At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function in a fast-growing e-commerce business and manage a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join an exciting UK-based e-commerce company with international reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape finance operations.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values equal opportunities for all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-volume e-commerce environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with strong e-commerce accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function within a rapidly growing, international direct-to-consumer e-commerce business. This is a hands-on financial controllership role with genuine ownership and influence. You will be responsible for the integrity of the numbers from end to end, lead the month-end process, produce meaningful management information and help develop the finance infrastructure required to support continued growth.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director & CFO, you will have regular exposure to senior leadership, founders and external advisors. You will also manage and develop a small, growing finance team, with the opportunity to shape the structure of the function as the business scales.
Financial Control & Month-End
- You will take full ownership of the financial close process, ensuring the business has accurate and timely financial information.
- Produce monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.
- Maintain full ownership of the general ledger and balance sheet.
- Oversee COGS, product costing and inventory valuation.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of balance sheet accounts.
- Establish and embed robust financial controls and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct regular balance sheet reviews and reconciliation.
- Work alongside the Finance Director on finance transformation and improvement projects.
International & Group Accounting
- Manage accounting across UK and US entities.
- Manage intercompany accounting and eliminations.
- Oversee multi-currency accounting and translation.
Management Information & Commercial Reporting
- Report on P&L, balance sheet and cash flow performance.
- Produce meaningful variance analysis and commentary.
Cash, Treasury & Working Capital
- Oversee the accounts payable cycle.
- Monitor working capital performance.
Tax, Compliance & Audit
- Coordinate corporate tax filings.
- You will lead a small but growing finance team and set the standards for how the function operates.
- Manage, mentor and review the work of junior finance team members.
- Help shape the structure and recruitment strategy for the finance team.
This role requires someone who understands the financial dynamics of a high-volume, direct-to-consumer e-commerce environment. Strong understanding of e-commerce accounting and how the underlying numbers behave. Experience using A2X, Dext and Xero — with the ability to configure, manage and troubleshoot the systems independently. Fully qualified accountant — ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Advanced Excel capability.
If you are interested in this position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Davison.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.
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