Finance Manager Southampton / hybrid

£50-60k

About the Company We are exclusively partnering with a very fast-growing, UK-based consumer retailer who are expanding into new markets and building a finance function that supports scalable, international growth.

The Role We are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to take full ownership of end-to-end accounting and statutory reporting for the UK business, while also playing a key role in establishing and managing a new EU entity. This is a hands-on role with strategic impact — turning financial data into actionable insight and supporting commercial decisions within a robust governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Technical Accounting

Own the general ledger for UK and EU entities Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102); support IFRS alignment for group reporting Manage month-end close including journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, stock, deferred revenue Lead balance sheet reconciliations and resolve aged items Oversee cashflow forecasting and liquidity management Management Accounting & Business Partnering

Deliver accurate management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) Support FP&A with reporting packs, variance analysis, KPI dashboards Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Marketing, and e-commerce Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling Multi-Entity, EU & Tax Compliance

Support financial and operational setup of EU entity Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations Oversee UK and EU VAT compliance, including cross-border transactions Assist with corporation tax, transfer pricing, and EU tax matters Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company law Cashflow & Treasury Management

Build cashflow reporting tools linked to accounting systems Forecast currency needs and support intra-month planning Controls, Governance & Projects

Design and maintain financial controls and approval workflows Improve finance processes across purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, inventory, expenses, and payroll Support ERP implementation and integration with e-commerce platforms Ideal Candidate

Essential Experience

ACA or ACCA, with a background ideally gained in professional practice Strong UK GAAP knowledge and statutory reporting experience Skilled in stakeholder engagement and financial storytelling Ideally a track record in process improvement Exposure to IFRS and group reporting desirable Familiarity with VAT, multi-currency transactions, and high-growth environments is ideal Key Behaviours

Technically strong and commercially minded Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive Analytical with advanced Excel/Sheets skills Organised and deadline-driven across multiple entities Clear communicator with high integrity and ownership Ambitious and energetic in approach This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a route to Financial Controller as part of a very fast-growing UK business with big ambitions.

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