<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Finance Manager | Global Retail &amp; E-Commerce Brand | Manchester | Up to £55,000 + 10% Bonus, 25 days holiday | On-site </strong></p><p style="font-weight: 400;">We are partnering with a rapidly expanding international fashion and lifestyle brand with UK and US headquarters and a global presence across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale. As Finance Manager, you will lead the UK finance function in Manchester, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial controls, and providing commercial insight. You will manage and develop a Finance Assistant and work closely with senior leadership and teams across retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and international offices to maintain financial integrity and support strategic growth.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li>Lead, mentor, and support the Finance Assistant, ensuring effective delivery of daily finance operations.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations across multiple regions and currencies.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and reporting packs for senior leadership.</li><li>Ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements, tax filings, and external audit processes.</li><li>Coordinate with HR and international teams to support global payroll processes.</li><li>Manage stock, store, e-commerce, and wholesale reconciliations to ensure accuracy of trading performance.</li><li>Partner with commercial teams on major initiatives, including new store openings, e-commerce developments, and wholesale expansion.</li><li>Enhance financial policies, procedures, and internal controls across the group.</li><li>Deliver variance analysis and insightful commentary to support senior-level decision-making.</li><li>Act as the primary finance point of contact for the Manchester office, ensuring strong alignment with global teams.</li></ul><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About You</strong></p><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience.</li><li>Background in retail, fashion, consumer goods, or similar product-led industries; e-commerce and wholesale exposure beneficial.</li><li>Strong experience in management accounting, financial controls, and reporting.</li><li>Previous experience managing or mentoring junior team members.</li><li>Excellent technical accounting skills with a commercially minded approach.</li><li>Understanding of multi-currency accounting and international operations.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP/finance systems.</li><li>Confident communicator, able to partner effectively with senior leaders and global teams.</li><li>Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</li></ul><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li><strong>Up to £55,000 Salary </strong></li><li><strong>10% Annual Bonus</strong></li><li>25 days holiday, other benefits</li><li>On site - 5 days in Manchester office</li></ul><p style="font-weight: 400;">Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p><p>Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National &amp; International Recruitment Consultancy. </p><p>Specialising in Buying, Merchandising &amp; Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale &amp; Production | Finance | HR &amp; Talent | H&amp;S &amp; Compliance | Marketing, Digital &amp; Technology | Property &amp; Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure &amp; Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments &amp; Exec | Sales | Supply Chain &amp; Logistics</p><p><strong>BBBH</strong><strong>34935</strong></p></dd>