Finance Assistant

ABOUT FINISTERRE

Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre is proudly B Corp certified and a leader in its field; designing functional and sustainable products for those that share a love of the sea and adventure. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall or in one of our eleven retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition.

Perched a few hundred meters from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes’ Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people.

Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create a working environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It’s a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and ocean on a daily basis.

As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew. So, if you are as passionate about the ocean as we are, if you embody our values to be Brave, Honest and Driven, if you want to be part of a truly authentic, purpose-led brand and you share our vision to create exceptional products in a responsible way, then we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Finance Assistant, you are responsible for managing Finisterre’s stock purchase ledger and supporting the wider finance function to ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting is produced. This role plays a vital part in maintaining financial accuracy through regular bank reconciliations, across all payment platforms, and the coordination of weekly payment runs, including foreign exchange transactions.

Beyond the core finance duties, the role contributes to facilities management across Finisterre’s whole estate, including HQ and retail stores. The Finance Assistant also supports the business’s need to maintain and provide accurate data related to our B Corp reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

• Ownership of accounts payable inbox and transactional processing of supplier invoices related to stock, including collaboration with the buying team
• Maintenance of direct debit supplier accounts
• Monthly review and reconciliation of accounts payable ledger
• Completion of monthly stock supplier statement reconciliation and communicate with stock suppliers any discrepancies

Banking and Reconciliations

• Daily posting of bank transactions to NetSuite and weekly/monthly reconciliation of online bank accounts
• Weekly postings/reconciliation of store retail cash
• Preparation of weekly BACS and supplier payment run, including setting up foreign exchange payments
• Preparation of weekly trade finance stock supplier payment run, and loan repayments, including interest, for upload into HSBC online
• Monthly reconciliation of trade finance balance accounts

Facilities Management

• Manage all utilities contracts, monitor energy usage and work alongside the business impact department to reduce footprint in line with company values
• Act as point of contact for the business with regards to HQ facilities management, to ensure the smooth day-to-day maintenance and functionality of our office environment, including the procurement and inventory management of essential office supplies
• Oversee company vehicles: MOT, Tax, Services, fuel cards and other vehicle maintenance
• Fire & Security contact for the business, manage accounts with Chubb and ADT
• Complete Government survey information regarding Finisterre’s estate
• Act as point of contact for the business with regards to all reactive maintenance issues across our estate ensuring issues are rectified within SLA levels
• Other ad-hoc projects and support as needed

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO FINISTERRE

• Previous experience in a finance assistant role, including using ERP and banking systems. Experience with Netsuite is beneficial, but not essential
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel
• You’ll demonstrate excellent attention to detail, with high levels of numeracy and literacy and maintain high standards and accuracy.
• A strong commitment to learning about the key skills, deliverables and challenges of finance, and to delivering continuous improvement
• Willingness to own and drive your personal development plan, and open to asking for and accepting feedback on performance
• Passion, energy and aspiration in line with Finisterre values, products, brand and customers. Commitment to inclusivity and social and environmental sustainability
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Thrives on positive change and able to manage self under pressure

 Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.

• We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based at our Headquarters at Wheal Kitty, St Agnes, Cornwall.
• We’ll invest in you with a competitive salary, circa £27k - £30k, depending on your skills and experience.

But it’s not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast-paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You’ll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including:

• A discretionary bonus scheme, based on company performance
• A pension scheme with Nest
• 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Your birthday day off
• 60% product discount for personal and gift use
• 30% Friends and Family product discount
• Life assurance with access to an employee assistance program
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing programs, including counselling services, headspace membership, eye tests, yoga, cycle to work and a range of perks
• Regular company social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities – we will support you in giving back to communities and causes
• Various discounts from our B Corp community
• Individual training and development plans
• Sea Tuesday companywide updates
• And so much more!

Closing date: We’ll be interviewing as we go along, so we’d encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as the role may close earlier than advertised.

Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.