About the Company - Ralawise has been established for over 40 years and has become the largest and leading UK distributor of promotional wear and leisure clothing. With a head office in North Wales and operations across Europe, the business offers a diverse range of products and operates within a fast-growing industry.

About the Role - As the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of a c. £200m turnover group clothing distributor. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic decision-making. This role requires a commercially minded finance professional who can manage a team, ensure compliance, and provide insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

• Financial reporting & compliance:
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts across the Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and external audits in multi jurisdictions.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior management, offering insights and strategic recommendations.
• Manage the year-end process, including liaising with external auditors and ensuring timely delivery of audited accounts.
• Stakeholder relationships:
• Build and maintain relationships with bank, auditors, tax advisors and HMRC
• Process improvement:
• Assist with the delivery and implementation of costs effective and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes that meet the current and future business requirements of the business
• Challenge existing processes to develop and implement best practice
• Lead, coach and develop an engaged and motivated finance team

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (either ACA, ACCA or ACMA)
• At least 3-5 years in a senior finance role
• Experience of working in a global corporation and across multi tax jurisdictions of a similar size/ structure
• Ability to manage and lead a successful team
• High attention to detail
• Can understand complex technical accounting and taxation concepts
• Strong I.T. skills, in particular knowledge of the operation and administration of accounting systems
  Competitive negotiable salary
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you qualified ACA, ACC or CIMA
• have you overseen the financial operations of a £100m + turnover organisation
• Do you currently live in a daily commutable distance to our office - CH5 2UA

Work Location: In perso

• Financial reporting & compliance:
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts across the Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and external audits in multi jurisdictions.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior management, offering insights and strategic recommendations.
• Manage the year-end process, including liaising with external auditors and ensuring timely delivery of audited accounts.
• Stakeholder relationships:
• Build and maintain relationships with bank, auditors, tax advisors and HMRC
• Process improvement:
• Assist with the delivery and implementation of costs effective and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes that meet the current and future business requirements of the business
• Challenge existing processes to develop and implement best practice
• Lead, coach and develop an engaged and motivated finance tea