Senior Finance Manager

Company: Refreshing Finance Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

This is a well-established retail brand with real presence — known for its energy, creativity, and strong customer following.

Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.

Behind the scenes, the finance team plays a critical role in keeping a complex, stock-driven operation running smoothly. The business has continued to evolve and strengthen, and this role sits right at the heart of that.

You’ll be joining a high-performing team with a strong track record of internal progression and development.

The role

This is a senior leadership role within operational finance, with full ownership of management accounting, financial control, and team performance.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys building strong foundations — leading a team, improving processes, and ensuring finance runs accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll have real responsibility and visibility, acting as a key link between finance, operations, and senior stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead, develop and support a team of 3+, creating a high-performing and engaged environment
  • Own the end-to-end management accounts process, including P&L and balance sheet reviews
  • Take responsibility for financial control, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance
  • Oversee month-end close and continuously improve timelines and processes
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to explain performance and provide clear insight
  • Play a key role in audit and statutory reporting processes
  • Identify and drive improvements across systems, processes, and controls

What we’re looking for

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong experience in management accounting, financial control, or operational finance
  • Experience leading and developing finance teams
  • Solid understanding of balance sheets, controls, and reporting processes
  • Experience in a stock-based or retail environment
  • Confident communicator, able to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders

Why this role? xwzovoh

  • Genuine ownership of a core finance function
  • Opportunity to lead and shape a team
  • Exposure to a large, complex retail environment
  • A stable, well-regarded brand with a strong internal culture
  • Clear scope to improve processes and make a visible impact

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead a team, take ownership, and play a key role in a fast-moving retail business, we’d love to hear from you.

Posted: April 8th, 2026