Overview

Finance Manager | Rapid Growth Marketplace / Ecommerce Scaleup | London / Hybrid

Harmonic Finance | Certified B Corp. Our client operates across multiple markets and is expanding in the UK and internationally. They are investing in their finance function, technology, and people to support ambitious growth plans. This is a newly created role in a fast-growing marketplace business.

The Role

The Finance Manager will take ownership of the month-end process, compliance, and technical accounting, while also driving improvements across financial systems and controls using Xero.

This position suits candidates who enjoy working in high-growth businesses such as retail, consumer brands, digital agencies, or marketplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and reporting across UK and US entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Manage general ledger operations including reconciliations, journal entries, and intercompany.
• Prepare financial reports, variance analysis, and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Own technical accounting matters, researching and implementing new standards.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage audits and act as the key point of contact.
• Oversee invoice processing, cashflow monitoring, reconciliations, and chasing outstanding items. AP/AR are currently managed by an outsourced function.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and the full utilisation of Xero and related finance platforms.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, CPA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK and US GAAP, VAT, Corporation Tax, Payroll).
• Confident with financial systems, ideally Xero, with experience in ERP platforms.
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with strong problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-have

• Experience working in retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, digital agencies, or marketplaces.
• Previous experience in a scale-up or SME.
• Passion for process automation and financial technology.

WFH: Hybrid working offered

We are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We consider every candidate without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Retail, Marketing Services, and Advertising Services