Finance Manager

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Job Title: Finance Manager

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Location: London

Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us:

ME+EM is one of the UK's fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to- consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it's fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone's hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About the role

Seeking a Finance Manager to take charge of the day-to-day UK Finance and management of the month-end process with a team of finance assistants. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing accounts and ensuring smooth financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the International Accountant on consolidated accounts and Commercial Finance Team on providing relevant information for month end reporting.
• Supporting the Head of Finance with ownership of Balance Sheet items and ensuring robust reconciliations are in place - Debtors, Stock, Fixed Assets etc.
• Ensuring Stock accuracy across all business locations
• Maintaining accounting standards compliance, policies and procedures and assisting with annual Audit.
• ERP Project - provide support, guidance and implement processes through the transition of systems.
• Assisting with Payroll and maintaining PSA/BIK reporting schedules.
• Ownership of quarterly VAT return and ensuring VAT compliance across the finance system
• Liaising with key external parties, in particular Insurance and Trademarks
• Supporting the Head of Finance with further growth and other key projects.

Qualifications:

• Finance professional (CIMA/ACCA preferable) with 5 years+ experience.
• Experience in Financial Management and IFRS, preferably in the Retail industry
• Strong Excel skills and Microsoft 365 Dynamics experience preferable
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with other key stakeholders in the business.

Employee Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life and Income Protection Insurances
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Staff uniform for retail employees
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Annual Volunteer Day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities' employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for
opportunities within our company.Please email [email protected] should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.
Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.