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- £50,000 - £55,000
- Bath + hybrid
We are working exclusively with a growing consumer products brand that supplies to leading retailers in the UK and globally.
They are looking for an Operations & Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting the company’s growth and driving operational and financial efficiency. You will oversee key areas, including inventory management, order fulfilment, logistics, and financial processes, while working closely with the CEO to improve systems, streamline operations, and maximise profitability.
You will have worked for a consumer products brand and will have experience in operations and finance - a proactive mindset, and strong organisational skills. This role requires a collaborative, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities in this role include:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of order processing, inventory management, and logistics.
- Supervising and supporting your administrator on order fulfilment across all sales channels.
- Overseeing order management for key accounts and coordinating with 3PL warehouses to manage inventory and arrange shipments.
- Analysing inventory reports to optimise stock levels and avoid out-of-stock situations.
- Managing supplier relationships and negotiating costs to improve profitability.
- Tracking incoming inventory from Asia and Europe and ensuring efficient freight arrangements.
- Overseeing all financial aspects, including accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR), cash flow management, and generating reports.
- Collaborating with external bookkeepers and overseeing payroll, employee hours, and leave tracking.
- Providing administrative support to sales and marketing teams, including setting up vendor accounts and creating customer databases.
Skills and experience required:
- Demonstratable experience in operations or finance within a wholesale environment (ideally both).
- Proficiency with Xero would be beneficial.
- Exceptional analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong commercial mindset.
- Experience in international logistics, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- This is a hybrid role, with the candidate required to work in the company’s Bath office at least one day a week.
