Finance Manager - #2195548

Your new company
A fast-growing, privately owned consumer business based in Manchester is looking to appoint an ambitious Finance Manager. Operating within the fashion and e-commerce sector, the business has developed a strong presence across both online and retail channels and is continuing to grow its market position. This is an exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial, fast-paced business where finance plays an important role in supporting future growth and commercial decision-making.
Your new role
Reporting into senior management, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while providing insightful financial information to support the wider business.You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash-flow reporting, alongside maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring the accuracy of the balance sheet. The role will have a strong commercial focus, working closely with non-finance stakeholders to understand performance across sales, margin, stock and costs. You will provide analysis around profitability and business performance while helping improve reporting, systems and processes as the company continues to grow. You will also support year-end reporting, liaise with external auditors and advisers, and oversee the smooth running of transactional finance.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified or experienced accountant with a strong background in management accounting and financial control. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification would be advantageous, although strong QBE candidates could also be considered. Experience within retail, fashion, e-commerce, FMCG or another product led environment would be particularly relevant, especially where you have worked with stock, margins and high-volume transactions. You'll need to be comfortable working within an SME environment where the role combines hands-on accounting with commercial analysis and interaction across the wider business.
What you'll get in return You'll join an ambitious Manchester business at an exciting stage of its development, with the opportunity to have genuine influence over the finance function.The position offers exposure across both financial and commercial finance and would suit someone looking for a broad Finance Manager position with the scope to develop as the business continues to grow.
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