Finance Manager

Finance Manager (AI focus) PE backed Consumer Tech business London (Hybrid - 2 days per week) 12-month FTC

This is an opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager to join a high-growth, PE-backed digital consumer business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The business has delivered strong, sustained performance over the last three years, with EBITDA running approximately 20% ahead of budget and continued double-digit growth driven by its leading position in the UK consumer market.

The business is heavily investing in AI, automation and agent-based workflows, you will be responsible for identifying, building and embedding AI-driven solutions that materially reduce manual effort and reshape how the team operates. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will also take ownership of the full management accounting and month-end reporting cycle for one brand.

Key responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end month-end close, delivering accurate, timely and insight-led management accounts for one brand
• Use Claude and other AI tools to design, build and implement AI-driven workflows that automate elements of the close cycle (e.g. reconciliations, accruals, reporting packs)
• Develop and refine "agentic" finance processes using Claude and complementary automation tools to reduce manual intervention across month-end, cash flow and reporting
• Identify and execute automation opportunities using Claude, AI platforms and workflow tools in combination with existing finance systems and data sources
• Manage and develop one part qualified accountant
• Act as a key driver of the broader finance AI transformation agenda within the group

What we're looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong management accounting and month-end ownership experience
• Demonstrable experience using AI tools or automation to improve finance processes (or clear, practical curiosity and experimentation in this space)
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence non-finance teams
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment where processes are being actively rebuilt
• Experience working in a fast-growth Tech / PE backed business is desirable

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where traditional finance ownership meets genuine transformation. You will be joining a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial environment where AI is not an add-on, but a core part of how the finance function will operate going forward.