Sole Finance Manager - British Watch - Shoreditch

Company Description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Company: Design/ Retail
Reports to: CEO and Investors
Location: Shoreditch
Ideally Full time but will consider Part-time (4 days) depending on experience.

This is a superb opportunity for an already established Finance Manager/ Financial Controller / Head of Finance wanting to make their mark and step up to take control of the finance function and some aspects of the HR function of a proudly British brand. The role will suit an ambitious go getter who is happy to work in a very hands on studio environment with a start-up feel.

The role will allow you to gain valuable experience working with senior stakeholders across the business and build your commercial skill set.

You will be supported by the CEO and external investor.

• To run the finance department and ensure the sound financial management and control of the Company's resources.
• Management of company financials, sales, expenses, cash-flow, pay roll and accounting on XERO Platform
• Filing of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and general communications with HMRC
• Provide guidance and implement efficiency led improvements to departments and business structure.
• Design, implement and manage departmental budgets and performance reporting.
• Monitor company sales and expenditure and report to Directors on P+L and Balance Sheet.
• Weekly analysis and monthly reporting to the directors on company performance, financials and ROI.
• Taking control of the payroll process
• General management business administration based business requirements.
• Performance management of company cash flow, loans, investments and currency accounts.
• Design, develop and implement cross department strategies, systems and cloud based software for improved reporting and management efficiency.
• Design and develop financial and management based systems, solutions and platforms for the company's international offices and showrooms.

• Administration of existing staff HR accounts and management of induction for new members of staff.

Educational/professional background: Finalist/qualified/ QBE accountant

• Xero experience preferred
• Several years' experience in a time / project-based environment ideally in a design agency/manufacturing/retail fashion environment
• Ability to work independently
• Experience of dealing with Payroll
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organisational, planning, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skill
  - Ability to interact with staff across a range of skills sets
• Sensitive to the confidential nature of financial data
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Confidence to question and challenge status quo
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office suite