Finance Manager
£65,000 - £70,000 + bonus, benefits & flexible working
 
Aila is excited to announce that we are in partnership with a leading, listed and global retail business in Central London in the recruitment of a Qualified Finance Manager on a permanent basis.
 
Our client is a leader within its field, has an impressive reach and operates through several brands. Across Europe, their turnover is c.$500m and it is part of a combined $3bn turnover worldwide. The company has posted great results through their busiest trading period and they’re in a really good position with plans for further growth this year
 
Not only are they a fast-paced, creative and stable business to work for, they put their people at the heart of what they do and have a diverse and inclusive culture that enables their employees to thrive, reach their full potential and have fun whilst doing so.
 
We’re looking for an ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant that is comfortable in an inventory focused environment with the ability to supervise and mentor their team within the UK entities, plus a focus on the Wholesale channel. You will support the Senior Finance Manger on EMEA financial close management, team building and EMEA finance projects, with additional responsibilities as required around quarter-end and ad-hoc tasks as directed.
 
You will be a confident and assuring individual with excellent communication skills and possess the ability to make judgement and take ownership in month end decisions.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Complete financial close procedures and preparation of monthly management accounts
• Closely liaise with the Senior Finance Manager and FP&A team on the preparation and review of monthly results
• Responsible for completion and approval of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsible for preparation and coordination of year-end information for audits and completion of local statutory accounts per filing deadlines
• Ensure SOX / Internal Audit compliance for all UK entities
• Closely align and partner the with FP&A team to understand the plan/forecast each quarter for all Head Office departments
• Closely track and explain variances of actuals versus forecast in conjunction with FP&A
• Manage accruals process for month end close to ensure accurate cost accounting
• Manage, provide training and supervise your GL team of 4 heads.
• Working closely with the US team to understand and ensure correct accounting treatment for the distributor sales activities
• Produce and maintain all inventory, freight and duty related accounting schedules accurately within the agreed timeline
• Build a close working relationship with the Warehouse Operation and Logistic team to facilitate better process and greater understanding of inventory, freight and duty areas
• Manage the UK GL team by providing guidance, coaching and direction
• Drive team members’ personal and professional development.

 
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Finance Manager with experience in a fast-paced multi-currency environment with inventory experience, ideally within the Retail/ Consumer Goods industry.
 
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business that was established with a modern vision of what a recruitment partner should be. With a genuine goal to provide the best jobs to the best people, we operate as an extended arm of our client’s business and a career coach for our candidates’ ongoing development.
 
Apply now for more information on this role. If you’re looking to make a move but this role is different to what you’re looking for, get in contact with us today and start a partnership with a finance agency that puts you first.