• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in line with UK GAAP/IFRS requirements.
• Ensure robust internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks are maintained and improved where necessary.
• Leverage strong audit expertise to manage the end-to-end external audit process, including the preparation of high-quality audit files and liaison with auditors.
• Lead the consolidation of financial results across group entities.
• Own the preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, resolving aged items and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Act as the primary finance lead for NetSuite, ensuring the ERP is optimised for reporting, automation, and compliance.
• Manage treasury and cash flow processes, including daily/weekly forecasting, bank reconciliations, and oversight of banking relationships.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, FP&A, and commercial teams to drive financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead finance support for inventory and stocktake processes, ensuring integrity of stock valuations and reconciliation with financial records.
• Ensure full compliance with all UK tax obligations including Corporation Tax, VAT, and PAYE, in collaboration with external tax advisors.
• Play a key role in ERP development and process automation, ensuring financial systems align with business growth.
• Partner with the Vice President of Accounting and senior leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and business operations.

REQUIREMENTS

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Significant audit experience, ideally trained in a top-tier accounting firm.
• Proven hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP – essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and UK tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced Excel and general IT proficiency.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a finance team.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Commercially astute with a drive for continuous improvement and process optimisation.

Please refer the Job description for details