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This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable global company that licenses world-renowned brands, based at their London office. This role acts as a strategic Finance Business Partner to Commercial, E-commerce, Wholesale , Operations and Supply Chain teams. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of channel P&Ls, drive financial modelling and cashflow reforecasting, and deliver clear commercial insight across DTC, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Clearance channels , making it an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional looking to make a real impact within a fast-paced, trading-led environment. To be eligible for this role, you must be qualified or part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), and have previous experience working within a fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands business. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Owning and managing full channel P&Ls across DTC, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Clearance Producing weekly and monthly performance reporting with variance analysis vs Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year Analysing revenue, gross margin, discounting, returns, fulfilment costs, and contribution by channel Building and maintaining robust financial models to support commercial decision-making Leading rolling cashflow reforecasting aligned to trading performance and stock movements Modelling scenario planning including promotional changes, clearance strategies, wholesale mix shifts, and margin sensitivity Partnering with Supply Chain and Merchandising to validate inventory reporting and support stock audits Monitoring stock ageing, provisions, risk exposure, and working capital optimisation Overseeing Opex vs Budget across Commercial and Operations functions, with clear accountability reporting Conducting cost verification reviews across fulfilment, logistics, marketing, and overheads Monitoring wholesale customer profitability, rebate structures, and debtor/credit risk exposure Supporting internal audit reviews across financial controls and inventory processes Liaising across Commercial, E-commerce, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams Translating financial performance into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders Carrying out ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required Person Specification: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Previous experience within the fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands sector is essential , wholesale experience ! Strong financial modelling capability with experience owning or supporting full P&L management Cashflow forecasting and working capital experience Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency Experience within retail, DTC, E-commerce, wholesale, or consumer goods environments Confident partnering with non-finance stakeholders and challenging assumptions constructively Desirable: experience with ERP systems and BI tools such as Power BI Desirable: exposure to inventory accounting, stock provisions, and internal controls Commercially driven, analytical, and detail-focused with a strategic mindset Proactive, resilient, and a strong cross-functional communicator

Senior Finance Business Partner - FMCGHertfordshireCirca £65,000 - £68,000 (Depending on experience) + 15% Bonus + BenefitsThe OpportunityAn exciting opportunity for a fully qualified (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) accountant has arisen within this highly successful, fast-growing consumer-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture. This organisation operates in a dynamic, commercial environment and continues to invest heavily in growth, innovation, and its people.The role sits at the heart of the business and acts as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial stakeholders. It will suit a confident, outgoing finance professional who already has a track record of Finance Business Partnering, FP&A or commercial finance and enjoys working closely with non-finance leaders and influencing decision-making through insight rather than reporting alone.The RoleAs a trusted Finance Business Partner to divisional leaders, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic and operational decision-making across the business.This role has non-negotiable requirements and will only suit candidates who meet the following criteria:Must be fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)Must have a background in FP&A or Commercial Finance with demonstrable finance business partnering experienceMust have experience within a Consumer-Led, Retail or FMCG environment or a closely related.Skills & Personal Attributes:Confident communicator who enjoys working with the wider businessAble to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholdersComfortable challenging constructively to ensure "no surprises" outcomesStrong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative, resilient and commercially curiousFinance Business Partnering:Act as a true commercial partner to commercial, operational teams and sales teams, supporting multiple projects and initiativesProvide clear, value-adding insight and tell the story behind the numbersChallenge assumptions constructively, ensuring risks and opportunities are fully understoodSupport decision-making with robust commercial analysis and recommendationsPlanning, Budgeting & Forecasting:Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cyclesTranslate commercial plans into financial outcomes including revenue, costs and profitabilityDeliver scenario modelling and ad-hoc analysis to support business planningPerformance & Reporting:Own and develop commercial reporting, driving continuous improvementEnsure timely and accurate month-end results, working closely with core finance teamsAnalyse performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve margins and efficiencyPrepare financial reviews and presentations for senior leadershipCommercial & Cost Management:Monitor pricing, margins, commercial terms:Identify key cost drivers and support initiatives to deliver sustainable cost improvementsSupport audits and systems or process enhancements as requiredWhy Apply?Join a growing, high-performing business with a strong market presenceWork in a collaborative, energetic and commercially focused cultureGain exposure to senior stakeholders and varied, high-impact projectsExcellent development and progression opportunitiesAGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Take the next step in your finance career with a role that offers real breadth, responsibility and impact. We re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team, reporting to the Financial Control and MI Manager, where you ll play a central role in delivering high-quality financial, regulatory and management reporting within a fast-paced banking environment. This opportunity is ideal for professionals currently working as a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Regulatory Reporting Accountant, Financial Control Accountant or Finance Analyst who are looking to expand their scope and influence. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You ll be at the heart of month-end, preparing journals, coordinating balance sheet reconciliations and providing clear, insightful analysis of P&L and balance sheet movements. You ll produce accurate data and disclosures for Head Office and UK regulators, ensuring everything ties back to source systems and stands up to scrutiny. Alongside this, you ll support budgeting and forecasting, contribute to tax reporting and play a key role in assessing the accounting impact of new products before they go live. Location: Central London Hybrid working is in place with 4 days a week spent in the office, 1 day from home. Salary: £60k - £65k base salary plus discretionary bonus and great benefits including 12.5% pension. We re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong financial control background, excellent technical knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You must have experience of working in a Banking environment, preferably consumer banking. You ll be detail-focused, organised and proactive, with the ability to analyse complex information, communicate clearly and build strong working relationships. Experience in regulatory reporting and tools such as Power BI would be advantageous. CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of a CV for immediate consideration.

Join our Finance team as a Financial/Regulatory Accountant in a 12-month fixed term contract and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful reporting across a dynamic banking environment. Reporting to the Financial Control Manager, you ll support a broad range of activities spanning management accounts, Head Office reporting, UK regulatory returns and tax compliance, while helping strengthen controls and improve efficiency across the function. This opportunity would suit professionals currently working as a Financial Accountant, Regulatory Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Control Accountant or Finance Analyst looking to broaden their impact. This is a hands-on role where you ll be deeply involved in month-end close, preparing journals, coordinating balance sheet reconciliations and analysing P&L and balance sheet movements to explain performance. You ll produce high-quality data and disclosures for regulators and Head Office, ensuring outputs are fully reconciled and robust. Alongside business-as-usual reporting, you ll contribute to budgeting and forecasting, support tax computations, and help assess the accounting impact of new products before launch. Duration: 12-month fixed term contract Location: Central London Hybrid working is in place with 4 days a week spent in the office, 1 day from home. Salary: £65k - £70k base salary plus discretionary bonus and great benefits including 12.5% pension. We re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong financial control background, excellent technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You must have experience of working in a Banking environment, preferably consumer banking. Experience in regulatory reporting and familiarity with tools like Power BI will be advantageous. Just as important is your mindset: you re organised, detail-focused and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership, solve problems and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. CLICK APPLY and send through a CV for immediate consideration

An exciting high-growth consumer brand in the lifestyle space is looking for an Interim FP&A Manager / Financial Controller to support the business through a key commercial planning phase. Based in: South of England (regular HQ visits near the New Forest) Hybrid working: On-site engagement required 3-6 months initially Start date: ASAP Day rate: Depends on experience The Job As the Interim FP&A Manager , your responsibilities will include: Owning budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles Embedding clear FP&A structures, processes and cadences Delivering forward-looking insight on revenue, margin, stock and cost drivers Partnering closely with Trading and Merchandising teams to support commercial decision-making Leading a business-wide cost-saving initiative from identification through to delivery and tracking Supporting stock and financial planning, including markdown risk and working capital impact Producing clear, decision-ready insight for senior stakeholders This is a highly commercial FP&A-led role , with minimal compliance or VAT exposure, sitting at the heart of the business during a critical growth phase. You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong hands-on FP&A or commercial finance background Experience within retail, DTC, ecommerce or stock-based environments Proven experience building and running forecasting, budgeting and reforecasting processes Commercial, confident and comfortable partnering trading teams Able to add value quickly in an interim capacity Apply Now You can apply for the Interim FP&A Manager position now by sending us your CV or by calling us today. Don't forget to register as a candidate too. Amy Brown Principal Managing Consultant Sphere Digital Recruitment currently has a variety of job opportunities across digital, so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client a high growth, PE-backed manufacturer is seeking a Site Financial Controller to take full ownership of financial performance, control and insight for one of its key UK manufacturing sites. My client is a private equity backed food manufacturing group with a strong portfolio of well known consumer brands operating considerable lines from a site based in Birmingham. As Site Financial Controller based in Birmingham you will report to the Head of Operations Finance, and will be the senior finance lead onsite, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, driving performance, and shaping decision making. The role blends financial control, operational finance, business partnering and strategic insight. Key responsibilities include: Lead month-end close, journals and balance sheet integrity Lead site budgeting and forecasting cycles Challenge and review site spend across direct and indirect cost lines Drive cost efficiencies and support budget holders with monthly reviews Partner with operations to improve yields, throughput, labour efficiency and downtime performance Own all product costing for the site, including BOMs, routings and NPD The most desirable Site Financial Controller applicant will be: A qualified accountant with strong manufacturing or FMCG experience Proven in operational finance, cost control and site-level leadership Comfortable in a PE-backed, change-oriented environment Competitive Base Salary plus Bonus 4 days per week onsite in Birmingham, with 1 day from home EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Supporting an established Retail business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager on an interim basis. Based in London, this role will work closely with the finance team on all day to day accounting. Supporting an established Retail business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager on an interim basis. Based in London, this role will work closely with the finance team on all day to day accounting. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts Preparing timely and accurate financial statements Acting as point of contact for annual audit Presenting monthly results to Senior Finance Management Preparing detailed, insightful reporting to aid decision making Partnering with various non finance teams to support business decisions Preparing ad hoc analysis Managing finance team The candidate: Accountant either practice or industry trained (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Technical accounting skills and experience of month end close Ideally experience working in a consumer business Excellent communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines Advanced IT skills Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Hands on Management Accountant interim opportunity in SW London with a reputable FMCG business Your new company A fast-paced, consumer-focused retail business operating across multi-channel platforms, combining strong brand identity with complex operations and a heavy emphasis on accurate financial control and reporting. Your new role This organisation is seeking a hands-on, technically strong Management Accountant to join the finance team on an interim basis, with the clear potential for the role to convert to permanent. This is a well-rounded role offering end-to-end ownership of management accounts, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers and operating in a fast-paced, commercial retail environment.You will take responsibility for the full month-end process, working closely with senior finance and wider business stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and meaningful financial insight. Full ownership of the end-to-end monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery. Preparation and posting of accruals, prepayments, journals, and reclassifications. Production and review of P&L reporting, including variance analysis and clear commentary. Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including analysis against actuals. Partner with operational and commercial teams to support cost control and financial understanding. Maintain robust financial controls and ensure audit-ready documentation. Support year-end audit, preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality. Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required. What you'll need to succeed Part-qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). Strong technical accounting foundation with hands-on experience of month-end close. Comfortable owning management accounts in a fast-paced, transactional environment. Confident working with accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations. Detail-driven, proactive, and able to work to tight deadlines. Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance systems, Microsoft NAV would be a plus. A collaborative communicator who can work effectively with non-finance stakeholders. Available for an interim assignment and open to a permanent job if the opportunity arises. What you'll get in return Immediate ownership and responsibility High exposure across the finance function Opportunity to prove yourself in an interim role with a view to permanence Join a well-known, dynamic retail brand with a strong commercial focus What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Finance Manager - our client is a successful Property Services and Maintenance business in North London / South Hertfordshire, turnover £8m, servicing both the corporate and consumer sectors. The company is seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Accountant to oversee one accounts assistant / bookkeeper and be responsible for the day to day and monthly finance function, reporting to the MD / owner. This Finance Manager / Accountant role will include: Daily bookkeeping on QuickBooks Purchase ledger (AP) and sales ledger (AR) Bank reconciliations, daily and monthly Credit control, chasing outstanding debts Cash flow, liaising with factoring company CIS submissions and VAT returns Month-end financial reports Assist with budgets and forecasts Liaise with external accountants / auditors QuickBooks experience is essential together with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is an excellent Finance Manager / Accountant / Bookkeeper opportunity for a local candidate living in North London / South Hertfordshire