Finance Manager

Our client is an established retail business operating across physical stores and digital channels. With a strong customer focus and a competitive market presence, the company continues to invest in its commercial performance, systems, and operational efficiency. To support this ongoing development, they are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee core finance activity and provide meaningful commercial insight to the wider business.

The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day finance operations, producing accurate reporting, and supporting decision-making across the retail operation. The role offers close collaboration with commercial and operational teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee month-end close processes and prepare accurate management accounts

Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

Provide analysis on sales performance, margins, and cost control

Partner with operational and commercial teams to support store and online performance

Maintain strong balance sheet control and reconciliations

Support statutory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements

Improve finance processes, controls, and reporting frameworks

Manage and develop junior finance team members where applicable

Candidate Profile

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Previous experience in a retail or consumer-facing business

Strong technical accounting and management reporting capability

Commercial mindset with the ability to interpret and challenge performance data

Confident communicator able to work with non-finance stakeholders

Strong Excel and financial systems capability

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment