Part time Finance Manager at Basecamp Teams

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Treasury Management, Financial Controls, Compliance, Reporting, Cost Management, Procurement Oversight, Systems Improvement, Process Improvement, Strategic Support, Commercial Support, Leadership, Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

Role: Finance Manager (3 days a week) Company: Foudys Location: Manchester About Foudys FOUDYS is the first retailer dedicated to the fans and players of women’s football. We believe football clothing should be empowering for all. Our brand is about breaking the barriers female football players and fans face and encouraging self-expression through football clothing. We’re driving the conversations happening within brands globally, creating real change in women’s football wear. Our community is for all. Joining Foudys means working at the heart of women’s sport during a global period of significant growth, within the first fully licensed women’s football retailer in the world. We’re a purpose driven company built on community, inclusivity, and the belief that women’s football deserves its own stage. The Role We’re looking for a part time Finance Manager to join us in what will be our first dedicated finance role. This is a pivotal position as we enter our next phase of growth. As an owner led business experiencing rapid expansion, you’ll play a key role in building structure, clarity, and confidence across all areas of finance. You’ll work closely with a passionate team who don’t necessarily come from financial backgrounds, helping to translate numbers into meaningful insight and action. The role will also be central in preparing and supporting the business through upcoming investment rounds, ensuring strong financial foundations for sustainable growth. What You’ll Be Doing Financial Planning & Analysis Develop and maintain the company’s financial models, forecasts, and budgets. Monitor performance against budget, provide variance analysis, and advise the board on financial direction. Produce monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts. Support strategic decision-making with data-driven financial insights, including customer and stock trends. Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies to drive profitability. Cash Flow & Treasury Management Manage day-to-day cash flow and bank relationships. Forecast short- and long-term cash requirements to ensure liquidity. Oversee payments, receipts, and working capital management (stock, payables, receivables). Implement and monitor credit control processes. Financial Controls & Compliance Maintain strong internal financial controls and ensure accurate, compliant reporting. Oversee reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including stock and bank. Ensure compliance with HMRC, VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements. Liaise with external accountants and auditors for annual accounts, filings, and audits. Reporting Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports. Provide financial insights for investor updates, funding discussions, and business planning. Deliver accurate and timely management information for key stakeholders. Cost Management & Procurement Oversight Analyse operating costs and recommend cost-saving initiatives. Work with operations and sales/marketing teams to optimise supplier terms and margins. Review stock purchasing cycles and pricing strategies to align with cash flow plans. Systems & Process Improvement Streamline and automate financial processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. Implement or manage accounting systems (currently Xero). Ensure data integrity between finance, Shopify, and MintSoft. Strategic & Commercial Support Partner with the CEO and Operations Director on business growth planning, funding, and new ventures. Model the financial impact of new projects, including stores and partnerships. Support contract negotiations and relationships with key suppliers. Leadership & Collaboration Communicate complex financial information clearly and actionably to non-finance colleagues. Foster a culture of financial understanding across the business. What You’ll Bring to the Role Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience in finance management, ideally in retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods. Experience in a stock-holding business is essential. Familiarity with Shopify is advantageous. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to present financial data and insights in a clear, accessible way to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets while monitoring performance against these metrics. This role will also prepare monthly management accounts and support strategic decision-making with financial insights.