Finance Manager - Paul Card Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Want to be in the room where big decisions get made and actually shape the future of the business?

This is your chance to join a growing e-commerce company where finance isn't just a back-office function , it's at the heart of how things run. With turnover sitting at £12 million and big plans to grow, the senior leadership team is looking for a commercially-minded Finance Manager to help drive performance and bring ideas to the table.The Opportunity

You'll be replacing the current Finance Manager and taking full ownership of the function - with the support of a capable and experienced Finance Assistant who you'll manage day to day. This isn't a huge team yet, but it's solid and there's potential to grow it further as the business scales.You'll be working closely with an ambitious, forward-thinking Managing Director who's keen to involve you in the bigger picture from commercial planning and supplier negotiations to streamlining operations and scaling the team.

You'll be involved in:

• Producing management accounts, cash flow forecasts and dashboards

• Reconciling website, Amazon and eBay sales

• Bank recs, AP/AR, supplier invoicing

• Weekly financial reporting to the MD

• VAT returns and preparing for audit (external auditors in place)

You'll also be a core part of weekly senior leadership meetings - working closely with Sales, Operations, Marketing and the MD to shape commercial decisions, review performance and explore cost-saving opportunities (e.g. freight, logistics, supplier terms).

You'll be someone who thrives in an SME where your role really matters. You'll need to be:

• Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE

• Experienced with Sage

• Commercially sharp - not just technically sound, but able to think bigger picture

• Confident managing a capable team member and running the day to day

• Based locally and happy to be fully office-based (Monday-Friday with flexibility)

Experience in a product-led, e-com or multi-channel environment would be a big plus.

• A seat at the leadership table

• Influence over decisions from day one

• The trust and space to shape the finance function

• A strong foundation already in place, with support from a reliable team member

• Progression potential as the business growsIf this role sounds of interest.. Click 'Apply' now.Salary banding is dependent on experience.