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UK Finance Manager - Global Retailer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An innovative global retailer is seeking a UK Finance Manager to join their expanding finance team.
  • The role requires a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience managing a small finance team and a minimum of 5 years in a hands-on finance position.
  • Responsibilities include full ownership of the UK entity, cash flow management, supplier payment runs, and preparing quarterly VAT returns.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £75,000, along with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Candidates with retail industry experience are preferred, and the role involves developing finance team members and improving processes.

Your new companyAn innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Finance Director. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business. Your new roleReporting to the Group FD, your responsibilities will include:

  • Full ownership of the UK entity, covering all financial functions
  • Cash flow management including weekly rolling cash forecasts.
  • Finalisation of weekly supplier payment runs.
  • Leading discussion with suppliers to increase credit terms offered in conjunction with the accounts payable staff.
  • Weekly/monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
  • Processing of any intercompany sales invoices.
  • Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns for all UK entities.
  • Management and development of finance team members (AR/AP)
  • Develop and refine processes to build efficiencies within the team and its outputs.
  • Assist in the development of KPI's to manage team and business performance.

What you'll need to succeedYou'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience managing a small finance team. You'll have experience in a hands-on finance role, with exposure to VAT/cashflow/management accounts and managing AR/AP. Retail industry experience desirable.What you'll get in returnA competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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