Finance Manager

Finance Manager £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits Kensington, London (4 days office / 1 day WFH) Our client, a high-growth consumer retail brand with a strong presence across physical retail and e-commerce. As the business continues to scale internationally, they are looking to hire a qualified Finance Manager with proven retail/consumer experience to strengthen their finance function. This role is specifically suited to someone coming from a retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing business, who understands trading environments, stock, and margin dynamics - not just pure finance. The Role A hands-on Finance Manager role with ownership of core financial control, combined with a strong focus on retail performance, stock, and margin insight. Key responsibilities: - Owning month-end close and delivering accurate, insightful management accounts - Full balance sheet ownership, including stock, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany - Monitoring and analysing retail KPIs (sales, gross margin, sell-through, stock turns) - Managing cashflow and working capital, with particular focus on inventory - Overseeing AP/AR and strengthening financial controls - Leading VAT compliance within a retail / multi-channel environment - Driving process improvements and automation - Partnering with Merchandising, Commercial, and Operations teams - Overseeing an offshore finance function About You - - Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) - Must have experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer brands - Strong understanding of stock accounting, margins, and trading performance - Experience managing month-end in a fast-paced, trading environment - Confident working cross-functionally with non-finance teams - Strong Excel skills and a track record of improving processes Why This Role? Join a scaling consumer retail brand at a pivotal growth stage. High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership. Opportunity to influence commercial decisions, not just report numbers. Build and improve finance processes in a growing business. Collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture. This role requires prior experience in a retail, FMCG, or consumer-led business. Applicants without this background are unlikely to be considered. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration