Senior Finance Manager Luxury Retail

Your new company
I am supporting a high-growth fashion wholesale & retail business that is seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to lead their Sales Ledger and Credit Control teams, while owning key financial reporting. This is a pivotal role within a dynamic finance team, offering the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, design-led environment.

This is a brilliant opportunity for finance professionals with experience in retail, wholesale, or fashion to step into a role that blends financial reporting, commercial insight, and team leadership. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in driving business growth.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll take charge of:

Leading and developing the AR and Credit Control teams
Driving cash flow, credit risk, and customer account management
Overseeing monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
Delivering insightful commercial analysis to support decision-making
Ensuring compliance with internal controls, tax, and audit requirements

What you’ll need to succeed

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Proven experience in fashion, wholesale, or retail (stock experience a must)
Experience managing is a bonus, ideally AP/AR/Credit
Strong Excel and ERP skills (SAP preferred)
Confident communicator with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
Commercially minded with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach

What you’ll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits (£60,000 – £70,000 dependent on experience)
Exposure to a global finance function and senior leadership
A collaborative, creative culture in a stylish central London office
The opportunity to shape financial strategy in a growing business

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