Finance Manager at Clio Peppiatt

We are seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to join our growing luxury fashion brand. In this central role, you will establish robust financial processes, deliver high-quality reporting, and manage risk while supporting long-term strategic planning. You will be the primary lead on financial governance, driving growth through insightful margin analysis and cash flow management.

• Strengthen financial systems and controls, producing monthly management accounts, KPIs, and detailed margin analysis to guide business decisions.
• Manage comprehensive financial records in Xero, including VAT filings, payroll, and the generation of wholesale invoices and supplier reconciliations.
• Lead the end-to-end operational finance cycle, including cash flow forecasting, year-end preparation, and human resources documentation management.

• Possesses 5–8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a scaling SME or a creative/consumer-led business like fashion.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Xero accounting software and Microsoft Office, with a strong background in management accounting and budgeting.
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and the confidence to operate independently while managing everything from bookkeeping to board-level reporting.

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• Play a pivotal leadership role in a scaling, high-profile creative business at an exciting growth stage.
• Directly influence commercial strategy by advising leadership and strengthening internal financial controls and governance.
• Ownership of the entire finance function, from high-level forecasting to day-to-day management, offering significant professional autonomy.