Finance Manager. LilyLifestyle

Finance Manager job for a retail company in Watford paying £45,000-£50,000. Your new company, a globally recognised and highly respected organisation within the retail sector, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their established finance team. With a global presence and a reputation built on innovation, premium product quality and customer service excellence, this business continues to experience strong growth across both retail and commercial markets.

Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to appoint a commercially minded and technically strong Finance Manager to support financial operations at their Watford site.

• Take ownership of financial reporting for designated regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance and meaningful performance insights.
• Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and KPI reporting.
• Manage sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger activities.
• Prepare month‑end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyse financial performance and present findings to senior leadership and board level.
• Support budgeting processes and periodic re‑forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Assist with year‑end audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor cash flow and manage intercompany transactions.
• Produce weekly and ad‑hoc reports for key stakeholders.
• Work closely with wider finance teams to deliver accurate and timely reporting.
• Drive process improvements, cost‑saving initiatives and efficiencies across finance.

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager / Management Accountant position.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across financial and management accounting.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working with large data sets and deadlines.
• Strong systems skills, including advanced Excel; SAP experience advantageous.
• Prior experience in a fast‑paced commercial or retail environment.

Paid £45,000-£50,000 in a fully office‑based role with parking on site and excellent career progression opportunities.

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