Our client - is looking to appoint an experienced fractional finance professional to join on a fractional basis as the right-hand support to the Founder & CEO of a manufacturing unit in the heart of London. You will own the numbers, bringing rigour to management accounts and reporting to banks and investors. You will also act as a trusted sounding board on the commercial, funding and operational decisions that shape the business. This is a hands-on role in an early-stage, scaling business, suited to someone who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture.
Key responsibilities
Act as a trusted partner and sounding board to the Founder & CEO on financial, commercial and strategic decisions
- Turn financial data into clear insight and recommendations to support decision-making
- Take ownership of the finance function so the CEO can focus on customers, partners and growth
- Support business planning, budgeting and scenario modelling as the business scales
Management accounts
- Prepare accurate, timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
- Deliver variance analysis against budget and forecast, with clear commentary
- Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, ledgers, payroll and VAT, working with the external accountants
- Maintain and improve financial systems, controls and processes as the business grows
Bank reporting
- Manage relationships with the bank and any asset finance or lending providers
- Prepare regular bank reporting, covenant monitoring and compliance information
- Maintain rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts and proactively manage liquidity
Investor reporting
- Produce monthly or quarterly investor and board reporting packs, including KPIs
- Support the current and future investment rounds: financial model, data room and due diligence
- Manage EIS/SEIS compliance and shareholder records
- Prepare financial information for grant applications and R&D tax credit claims
- Develop costing and pricing models across finish-on-demand, stock recovery and training services
- Track margin, capacity and machine utilisation to inform growth decisions
- Advise on capex, equipment finance and import duty considerations
About you
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience, with a strong track record in SME or start-up finance
- Experienced in preparing management accounts and reporting to banks, investors and boards
- Exposure to fundraising, investor relations and EIS/SEIS
- Commercially minded, with experience in manufacturing, fashion, retail or product-based businesses an advantage
- Comfortable operating as a trusted adviser to a founder: pragmatic, discreet and able to challenge constructively
- Hands-on and self-sufficient, happy to roll up your sleeves in a lean team
- Genuinely motivated by LaundRe's mission to build a cleaner, more responsive UK denim industry
What we offer
- A fractional role with flexibility, at the heart of a pioneering UK business
- Close working partnership with an experienced founder
- The opportunity to shape the finance function from an early stage
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Finance Manager (Fractional) employer: V&C
V&C is an exceptional employer that values innovation and teamwork within the dynamic denim industry. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and creativity. Located in the UK, our team enjoys a vibrant work environment that fosters strong relationships and allows for impactful contributions to the brand's success.
