Finance Manager

SOJO is the leading platform for clothing repairs and alterations - modernising the industry and driving a culture of care within fashion. We partner with major fashion brands such as GANNI, ARKET, and Ralph Lauren to provide a high‑quality service with our industry‑leading software and in‑house repair centre.

We're at an exciting inflection point of growth and are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Finance Manager to support our financial operations and ensure strong financial hygiene across the business. This is a great opportunity to help shape the financial infrastructure of a mission‑driven start‑up.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a hands‑on Finance Manager who is highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced start‑up environment. You'll work closely with our CEO and accountants to manage financial operations and support ongoing financial reporting/bookkeeping and will also be supported by our financial Advisor.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of financial systems and processes
  • Working with our accountants to ensure timely reporting and compliance
  • Implementing and maintaining finance software/tools
  • Managing day‑to‑day bookkeeping and financial records
• Financial reporting & analysis:
  • Preparing regular reports on the company's financial performance
  • Supporting the CEO with cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Providing financial visibility for our studio operations and assisting the Operations team with profitability tracking
• Compliance & governance:
  • Ensuring monthly management accounts and cash flow statements are accurate and delivered on time
  • Supporting our accountants with annual filings, tax submissions, and other regulatory requirements
• Supporting financial strategy:
  • Monitoring and analysing unit economics across our services
  • Assisting in the creation of financial models and scenario planning
  • Helping track our path toward profitability through data‑driven insights

The ideal candidate:

• Has 3 - 5 years of experience in finance, ideally within a start‑up or scale‑up environment
• Has strong modelling skills in Excel / GSheets
• Has experience working with financial software and accounting tools (e.g. Xero, Dext, Quick Books)
• Demonstrates a high level of organisation and attention to detail
• Brings a proactive, problem‑solving mindset and enjoys working collaboratively across teams

Why Join SOJO:

• Be part of a high‑growth, purpose‑led start‑up reshaping fashion
• Work amongst an exceptionally hard‑working and passionate team
• Gain autonomy and influence in a hands‑on role
• Enjoy significant growth opportunities as the company scales
• East London based office with optional WFH 2 days per week