Altum Consulting are recruiting for a hands on Qualified Finance Manager to join a retail business in central London for a initial 6-month contract. This is a pivotal role that will see you take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, drive commercial insight, and support strategic decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, ideally with previous start-up or scale-up experience. You will be confident managing conflicting priorities and delivering high-quality work.

Role:

• Oversee all core financial operations including month-end close, management accounts, and cash flow forecasting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Develop and implement financial controls and reporting systems to support operational efficiency and strategic goals.
• Partner with business leaders to provide commercial insight, challenge assumptions, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support the CFO in preparing for board presentations, investor reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, systems, and team development.

You'll be/have:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Finance role, ideally within retail, FMCG and start-up/scale-up environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing conflicting priorities.
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial systems (oracle/netsuite)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.

For further information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.