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- Ideal next step with exposure to a transaction
- 1 day in the office
- Based either Manchester City Center or Cheshire Office
- Financial Leadership: Take full responsibility for managing and overseeing the finance function across the business. Ensure high standards of financial governance, control, and compliance.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Lead the production of monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and Group consolidations. Provide clear, insightful financial analysis to senior leadership, guiding strategic decisions.
- Treasury & Cashflow Management: Own and manage the company's cash flow, ensuring optimal liquidity and effective treasury operations to support growth and sustainability.
- Strategic Financial Planning: Drive the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial strategy. Lead the development and maintenance of the company’s 5-year plan, aligning financial goals with business objectives.
- Taking ownership of departmental leadership, delivery of strategic priorities, and engagement with stakeholders across the business.
- Support cross-functional initiatives including technology transformation and commercial decision-making through robust financial input.
- Oversee all finance and accounting operations, including the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual Financial Statements, review and analysis of monthly numbers, controls and disclosures.
- Provide management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy and financial decisions.
- Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support.
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and controls, creating a culture of innovation and scalability
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
- Successfully manage and appraise team performance.
- Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with significant experience in a senior financial role within a multi-business unit environment. Experience in luxury, retail, hospitality, or sustainable consumer goods is highly desirable.
- Financial Expertise: Strong technical expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS with the ability to produce high-quality financial reports, consolidations, and analysis.
- Strategic Thinker: Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically while also being hands-on. Ability to manage complex financial challenges and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and convey complex financial information clearly and concisely. Â
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong Academic background, CIMA / ACCA Qualified or ACA
- Strong personality to work in a fast paced technology / retail environment
- Experience and of understanding revenue within an organisation
- £61,500 - £72,000 Salary
- Generous Bonus
- Strong Contributary Pension
- Hybrid & flexible working (2 days work from home)
- 25 days annual leave + BH
- Private medical cover
- Life insurance
