Full job descriptionFinance Manager | Part-Time (3 days) | London | Hybrid | £70,000 FTE | Retail |
JasperRose have partnered with a renowned boutique brand, known for its exceptional craftsmanship and design-led, made-to-order approach. The business is entering an exciting period of growth, with new expansions planned and is looking for a Finance Manager to take full ownership of its finance function and get it ready ahead of that growth.
This is a hands-on, autonomous role bridging day-to-day transactional accounting and strategic financial management. You will report to the Managing Director, with support from a Fractional CFO, and will be trusted to redesign the management accounts, shape the finance process around a new integrated systems set-up, and see the direct impact of your work.
Key Responsibilities
*Redesign and take ownership of the monthly management accounts, including analysis and commentary
*Accounts payable and receivable, weekly payment runs, bank reconciliations and company expenses
*Balance sheet reconciliations
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns and other external reporting
*Weekly cash flow management and monitoring, including actual spend vs forecast
*Weekly reporting to the business on trade performance and KPIs
*Designing the end-to-end finance process around the new integrated systems (Xero, with a new inventory and production system being implemented) and automating where possible
*Processing monthly payroll
*Liaising with external accountants on year-end statutory accounts
*Supporting the CFO with ad hoc projects and analysis
About You
*Fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with excellent attention to detail
*Strong Xero experience and a genuine interest in systems, process and automation
*Retail experience preferred; comfortable in an SME environment that is hands-on and a little bit scrappy
*A confident communicator who enjoys working with the wider business, from the owners and MD to the wider team, to get to the bottom of queries
*Excited by growth, with scope to grow with the business, including building a junior team or increasing hours over time
Working Pattern
*24 hours per week over 3 days, with flexibility on days; the company’s core days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
*Hybrid: in the office during onboarding, then 1 to 2 days per week in the office once settled
What’s on Offer
*Discretionary bonus
*Private medical and health cash plan benefits
*Career growth and professional development, with clear scope to expand the role
*Competitive holiday allowance