Finance Manager
hace 6 días
Plymouth
• Join a rapidly growing independent e-commerce business, • A role with clear progression to senior leadership! We are delighted to be partnering with this organically and rapidly growing retail business in Plymouth. This business is a leading independent retailer and has a diverse product offering, catering to all audiences. Increasing presence in the UK and multi-nationally, this business offers a brilliant work environment for professional development and progression to senior leadership, with the opportunity to have total ownership over the finance function. • Take full ownership of the in-house finance function, managing day-to-day accounting, reporting, VAT, cash flow, and financial controls across a 30-person business., • Oversee invoicing, purchasing, margin scheme accounting, VAT returns, and HMRC compliance, maintaining robust financial processes and documentation., • Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, sales and margin analysis, aged debtors/creditors, and cash flow reporting., • Provide commercial insight to management by identifying margin leakage, cost inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve profitability and support growth., • Drive financial optimisation through analysis of pricing, margins, operating costs, and tax efficiency opportunities in collaboration with external advisors., • Manage cash flow and payment processes, including supplier payment runs, liquidity monitoring, payment tracking, and finance administration controls., • Act as a trusted business partner to leadership by leading monthly financial reviews, presenting actionable recommendations, and supporting a clear progression path towards Financial Controller and Finance Director., • Lead and optimise the Xero accounting system, ensuring accurate transaction coding, reconciliations, financial records, and audit-ready compliance. A successful Finance Manager should have: • Strong experience in accounting and finance within the retail industry, or similar., • A relevant accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)., • A self-starter, someone who can use initiative, embed into a business and have a confident presence, • Proficiency in XERO/financial software and systems., • Strong user of Microsoft Excel, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills., • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial tasks., • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders., • Salary between £45,000 and £55,000, dependent on the level of experience., • Clear progression pathway from Finance Manager - Financial Controller - Finance Director, • Collaborative and relaxed work environment, • Open-plan office environment, • Working closely with the CEO and C-Suite - adding value from day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr