Finance and Operations Manager

Finance & Operations Manager (Part-Time, Hybrid)

Location: London, W1T 2JB

Working Pattern: Part-time, hybrid working

Salary: £28,000-£38,000 for 2.5 days/week

Start Date: Immediate start preferred

We've partnered with a dynamic and growing B2B supplier of innovative and affordable consumer goods, based in the heart of London. Our client is seeking a dedicated Finance & Operations Manager to play a critical role in the business. This is more than a finance position; you'll shape financial health and operational efficiency in a fast-paced supply environment, helping deliver high-volume products to the mass-market retail sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the Numbers: Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll preparation, and bank reconciliations. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and prepare key financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Proactively manage cash flow and optimise working capital to support high-volume product turnover.

• Inventory & Stock Planning: Optimise stock levels across a broad SKU range, manage Open to Buy (OTB) plans, and conduct Weeks Cover analysis to ensure stock availability aligns with demand patterns.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, monitoring performance against KPIs relevant to retail supply and wholesale operations.

• Costings & Margins: Calculate product costings and margins, and advise on pricing and profitability improvements.

• Accounts Receivable and Credit Control: Maintain oversight of receivables and implement robust credit control processes to support healthy cash flow.

• Process Improvements: Identify and implement improvements across financial and operational workflows, including ordering, warehousing, and delivery.

• Strategic Advisor: Serve as a key financial and operational advisor to the business owners, providing insights and recommendations that support sustainable growth.

• Ensure all tax filings, financial reports, and operational deadlines are delivered accurately and on time.

Requirements:

• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in a finance role within a product-based business (e.g., consumer goods, fashion, electronics, homeware).

• Prior experience in the retail industry, preferably on the supply side (wholesale, distribution, or product-based B2B environments).

• Deep understanding of stock management, cash flow, Open to Buy planning, and Weeks Cover analysis.

• Strong track record of calculating and improving margins and overall profitability.

• Ability to independently manage both finance and operations, from strategic planning to hands-on execution.

• Highly detail-oriented and deadline-focused.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with Xero accounting platform.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.