Finance Manager; FTC

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About Chemist4U

Chemist4U is one of the UK's largest online pharmacies, making medicines, expert advice, and everyday health essentials easier to access than ever. We're redefining modern healthcare and helping people "feel better for less". With a fast-growing, innovative team, we deliver trusted pharmacy care straight to our customers' doors.

Join us and be part of a company that's transforming healthcare and making a real difference every day.

Our purpose

Making medication and care faster, simpler and safer so people stay well for longer.

Our mission

Empower everyone to take control of their health by providing world class technology and pharmacy services

Our values

• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Positivity
• Growth
• Customer centricity

We simplify processes and medication management by leveraging cutting-edge technology and empowering our team. Whether through seamless online services or expert support, we ensure reliable and hassle-free healthcare so our customers can focus on their well-being.

About the role:

Reporting to:FC

Job type:12 months FTC

Salary:Competitive

Working Pattern &

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Location:Hybrid/Flexible (Office located: Lancashire, WN8)

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a fast-growing online pharmacy and play a critical role in overseeing the management accounts operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting and forecasting, strong financial controls, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role supports strategic decision-making by providing timely financial analysis and insight. It is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

As Finance Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
• Enhance the reporting cycle to ensure shortened month end timetable
• Produce accurate financial statements and reports for senior management
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
• Manage year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• Provide variance analysis and actionable financial insights
• Liaise with FP&A team on financial models & budgets

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and management
• Monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory
• Ensure effective credit control and treasury management

Controls, Processes & Compliance

• Maintain and improve financial controls and procedures
• Ensure robust internal controls and risk management practices
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage & mentor an assistant management accountant
• Act as a key finance business partner to non-finance stakeholders
• Support operational managers with financial guidance and decision-making.

About You:

You're a finance professional with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills. You enjoy making complex financial information easy to understand, and you're organised, proactive, and confident in solving problems as they arise. Above all, you bring integrity and professionalism to everything you do, helping the business make informed decisions with confidence.

Qualifications &

Experience:

The successful Finance Manager will possess the following skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting
• Experience with financial systems and Excel (advanced level desirable)
• Experience managing or mentoring staff (desirable).

Company Benefits:

Working with an NHS-focused organisation means doing work that truly matters, every day, you'll help make a real, positive impact on the lives of patients across the UK and Ireland. And that's just the start. We also offer:

• Discounted gym membership
• Funded training
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• 30 days' annual leave, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, with all other bank holidays flexible to take at your convenience
• Health & Wellbeing benefits
• Staff discount
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Blue light card membership is available
• Free seasonal flu vaccination
• Regular social events.