Finance Manager | Fast-Growth Consumer Brand | Hybrid

Finance Manager | Fast-Growth Consumer Brand | London / Hybrid The Opportunity

Harmonic are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consumer products business in its search for a Finance Manager
. The business operates a portfolio of high-growth FMCG brands across retail, eCommerce and international wholesale, and is entering an exciting new phase of scale.

With revenues growing rapidly and ambitions to exceed £20m+ turnover within the next 12–24 months, the finance team is evolving to support increased operational complexity, an ERP implementation and first-year audit readiness.

This is a broad, hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced SME environment. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function and month‑end process, while helping strengthen the controls, processes and reporting required for the next stage of growth.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a Finance Manager position with genuine ownership and exposure across the business.

Our client is an ambitious, founder‑led consumer brand group operating several UK entities spanning manufacturing, sourcing and branded consumer products.

The business has experienced exceptional recent growth through a combination of strong retail partnerships, direct‑to‑consumer sales and international expansion. Despite this growth, they have maintained an entrepreneurial culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, move quickly and take ownership.

The finance team is lean, collaborative and highly visible within the business, giving this role regular exposure to the founders and senior leadership team.

• Owning the month‑end close process across multiple entities
• Preparing monthly management accounts, including meaningful variance analysis and commentary
• Maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Preparing and reviewing journals, accruals, prepayments and month‑end adjustments
• Supporting cash flow management and wider financial planning
• Supporting year‑end audit preparation and liaising with external auditors
• Producing financial analysis to support commercial decision‑making
• Supporting inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and related controls
• Overseeing accounts payable, supplier queries and credit control processes where required
• Supporting the implementation of a new ERP system and wider finance transformation projects
• Identifying and driving improvements across financial processes, controls and reporting
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams across the business
• Supporting the Financial Controller with ad hoc projects as the business continues to scale

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Strong management accounting experience with ownership of month‑end
• Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills
• Experience supporting year‑end audit processes
• Background within an FMCG, retail, consumer products or other inventory‑led business
• Comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial SME environment
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Experience with Xero would be advantageous
• Exposure to ERP implementation or finance transformation would be beneficial
• Experience overseeing or supporting more junior members of a finance team would be advantageous

• Hands‑on and willing to get into the detail
• Naturally curious with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working with minimal hierarchy and taking ownership
• Organised and process‑driven
• Adaptable within a fast‑changing environment
• Commercially minded and able to see beyond the numbers
• A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across the wider business