Finance manager

Role: Finance Manager - Luxury Retail Brand Hybrid working: based 3 days a week in White City, London Salary: GBP65,000 - GBP70,000 Cedar are supporting a rapidly expanding VC backed luxury fashion business for a Finance Manager hire. The retail company is recording exceptional profit growth YoY and are now expanding internationally. They have a number of UK based stores and have a very strong online presence which is a real driver of their revenues. The Finance Manager will report directly into the Head of Finance and be responsible for managing 2 juniors. The role is operating a hybrid working policy, based 3 days a week from their White City offices in West London. Responsibilities: Running day-to-day UK Finance and management of the month end process with a team of finance assistants in producing the accounts. Working closely with the International Accountant on consolidated accounts and Commercial Finance Team on providing relevant information for month end reporting. Supporting the Head of Finance with ownership of Balance Sheet items and ensuring robust reconciliations are in place - Debtors, Stock, Fixed Assets etc. Ensuring Stock accuracy across all business locations Maintaining accounting standards compliance, policies and procedures and assisting with annual Audit. ERP Project - provide support, guidance and implement processes through the transition of systems. Assisting with Payroll and maintaining PSA/BIK reporting schedules. Ownership of quarterly VAT return and ensuring VAT compliance across the finance system Liaising with key external parties, in particular Insurance and Trademarks Supporting the Head of Finance with further growth and other key projects.Application Criteria: ACCA / CIMA Qualified. Management accounting experience. Managed or supervised juniors. Retail experience is not necessary but is preferential.Benefits: Salary: GBP65,000 - GBP70,000 70% Discount in store. Other benefits on asking