Finance Manager

Finance Manager - 3-6-month FTC | E-commerce & Retail Brand | Chester | On-site | £45,000 - £60,000 | 25 days holiday

We're supporting a fast-growing, product-led, e-commerce and retail brand during a key phase of its finance team evolution. This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on Interim Finance Manager to support the business through a period of transition, bringing clarity, structure, and confidence to the finance function.

This role will focus on reconciliations, month-end clean-up, and accounts preparation, ahead of statutory filings and a permanent finance appointment. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure a smooth handover and operational continuity.

The Role

• Manage and complete accounts reconciliations across multiple ledgers
• Lead the tidy-up of financial records ahead of a new permanent hire
• Support statutory accounts preparation ahead of filing deadlines (within 3 months)
• Oversee accounts payable, ensuring accurate coding and timely processing
• Post journals including payroll, accruals, and prepayments
• Collaborate with the Finance Lead and wider team to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Provide clear financial insight and support process improvements
• Contribute to a clean and professional transition for future finance operations

About You

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager / Interim Accountant role
• Strong reconciliation, month-end close, and reporting skills
• Understanding of fast-paced, product or e-commerce environments (retail or D2C experience a bonus)
• Confident posting journals and overseeing transactional finance functions
• Able to work independently and bring structure to a busy finance environment
• Comfortable working onsite and liaising with teams across functions
• Available immediately or within short notice

What's on Offer

• Duration: 3-6 months (initial 3-month commitment preferred)
• Start date: ASAP - interviews available at short notice
• FTC - £45-60k Salary

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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