Job Description:
Finance & Operations Manager (Part-Time, Hybrid)
Location: London, W1T 2JB
Working Pattern: Part-time, hybrid working
Salary: £32,000-£38,000 for 2.5 days/week
Start Date: Immediate start preferred
We've partnered with a dynamic and growing B2B supplier of innovative and affordable consumer goods, based in the heart of London. Our client is seeking a dedicated Finance & Operations Manager to play a critical role in the business. This is more than a finance position; you'll shape financial health and operational efficiency in a fast-paced supply environment, helping deliver high-volume products to the mass-market retail sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the Numbers: Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll preparation, and bank reconciliations. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and prepare key financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Cash Flow & Working Capital: Proactively manage cash flow and optimise working capital to support high-volume product turnover.
- Inventory & Stock Planning: Optimise stock levels across a broad SKU range, manage Open to Buy (OTB) plans, and conduct Weeks Cover analysis to ensure stock availability aligns with demand patterns.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, monitoring performance against KPIs relevant to retail supply and wholesale operations.
- Costings & Margins: Calculate product costings and margins, and advise on pricing and profitability improvements.
- Accounts Receivable and Credit Control: Maintain oversight of receivables and implement robust credit control processes to support healthy cash flow.
- Process Improvements: Identify and implement improvements across financial and operational workflows, including ordering, warehousing, and delivery.
- Strategic Advisor: Serve as a key financial and operational advisor to the business owners, providing insights and recommendations that support sustainable growth.
Ensure all tax filings, financial reports, and operational deadlines are delivered accurately and on time.
Requirements:
- 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in a finance role within a product-based business (e.g., consumer goods, fashion, electronics, homeware).
- Prior experience in the retail industry, preferably on the supply side (wholesale, distribution, or product-based B2B environments).
- Deep understanding of stock management, cash flow, Open to Buy planning, and Weeks Cover analysis.
- Strong track record of calculating and improving margins and overall profitability.
- Ability to independently manage both finance and operations, from strategic planning to hands-on execution.
- Highly detail-oriented and deadline-focused.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Xero accounting platform.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you're experienced in finance within the retail supply chain and passionate about optimising operations for a business that serves the mass market with innovative and affordable products, we'd love to hear from you!