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Altum Consulting are recruiting for a hands on Qualified Finance Manager to join a retail business in central London for a initial 6-month contract. This is a pivotal role that will see you take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, drive commercial insight, and support strategic decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, ideally with previous start-up or scale-up experience. You will be confident managing conflicting priorities and delivering high-quality work.
Role:
- Oversee all core financial operations including month-end close, management accounts, and cash flow forecasting.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Develop and implement financial controls and reporting systems to support operational efficiency and strategic goals.
- Partner with business leaders to provide commercial insight, challenge assumptions, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Support the CFO in preparing for board presentations, investor reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, systems, and team development.
You'll be/have:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Finance role, ideally within retail, FMCG and start-up/scale-up environment.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen.
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing conflicting priorities.
- Highly proficient in Excel and financial systems (oracle/netsuite)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
For further information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.
