Finance Manager

Our client, a leading retail company, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and support business growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing organisation, offering excellent prospects for career development.

Role Overview:

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing management accounts, optimising financial controls, and providing key financial insights to senior stakeholders. This role requires a detail-oriented and technically proficient finance professional to maintain financial integrity and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and key financial metrics.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Drive process improvements in financial reporting and internal controls, particularly in intercompany transactions.
• Conduct regular balance sheet reviews and ensure key financial controls are effectively implemented.
• Provide technical accounting expertise, ensuring adherence to financial policies and best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for multiple business entities.
• Support the year-end audit process, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial controls and reporting standards.
• Support the Group Financial Controller with broader finance initiatives and strategic projects.

Qualifications & Skills:

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified, with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong experience in management reporting within a retail or consumer-facing business.
• Expertise in financial and management accounting, with a strong focus on controls.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to financial problem-solving.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in improving financial processes and reporting structures.