Finance Manager

About the team:

At Vintage Cash Cow we are more than just a company. We are a team of passionate individuals dedicated to helping our customers unlock the hidden value in their vintage items and collectables. Our mission is to make it easy for people to turn their clutter into cash while preserving the past. If you share our passion and values we invite you to join us as a Finance Manager.

The Finance Team at Vintage Cash Cow is not just a dynamic and integral part of the companys growth and success. Its a team that works collaboratively across all departments to ensure robust financial planning management and reporting. Led by our Finance Director the team includes a skilled Financial Controller dedicated Accounts Assistants and other finance professionals. Our teams mission is to support Vintage Cash Cows strategic objectives by providing accurate financial insights maintaining fiscal discipline and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join us and be a part of this collaborative journey.

About the role:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing key financial processes including payroll reviews monthend close accounts payable and accounts receivable. The role will also involve acting as a business partner to various central functions building strong relationships and understanding how to support business decisions.

Key goals and objectives:

• Implement streamlined processes for accounts payable and accounts receivable to enhance efficiency.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reports and analyses to support strategic decisionmaking.

• Enhance the accuracy and timeliness of monthend financial reporting.

• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

In your first three months you will:

• Understand how Vintage Cash Cow operates and what drives the revenue and cost of the business

• Observe the management accounts process and start to take ownership of the balance sheet and P&L preparation

• Get to know the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

• Introduce yourself to the central heads of departments to start building the business partnering relationships

• Work closely with the financial controller and interim finance manager to understand the finance processes

• Work with the People Team to understand the payroll process

In your first six months you will:

• Take ownership of the management accounts processes to hit month end deadline of working day 6

• Contribute to board reports and management accounts reports with insightful analysis around KPIs and key business levers

• Lead balance sheet reconciliation processes ensuring a good understanding of the business assets and liabilities

• Manage 2 team members in accounts payable and accounts receivable including monthly 121s and support to improve and streamline the processes

• Provide useful information to central heads of departments for IT Operations and the People Team

• Review and manage bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and to challenge where needed

• Work closely with the financial controller to drive improvements in processes and ensure policies are in place

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the monthend management accounts process ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

• Analyse P&L variances to support commentary and recommendations

• Review monthly payroll to ensure accurate payment check payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies with the People Team

• Manage a team of 2 in the AP and AR functions ensuring efficient processing and accurate recordkeeping

• Act as the finance business partner to central functions such as the People Team IT and Operations

• Assist in the preparation of budgets forecasts and financial plans

• Support adhoc projects and initiatives as required

• Be a key player in the annual statutory audit

Essential skills and experience:

• Part qualified or finalist in CIMA / ACCA or other suitable accounting qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role with team management experience

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards

Desirable skills and nice to haves:

• Experience with ERP systems beyond Sage 50 or Sage 200

• Experience in a similar industry such as ecommerce

The Details:

• Location of Work: Hybrid Working
  • Working on our sites Vintage Cash Cow:
    • Pure Offices Morley LS27 7LE.
    • Overland Park Morley LS27 7JP.
• Salary:45000 to 50000 DOE.
• Benefits:
  • Be part of a rapidly growing company with so many opportunities to progress!
  • Free lunch tea coffee and snacks every day
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Medicash
  • 2 Community/ Charity days per year
  • Uncapped Profit Share Scheme
  • Oliva Mental Health
  • Monthly contribution towards your gym membership
  • Regular socials and events

At Vintage Cash Cow we prioritise inclusivity and collaboration among departments to promote knowledge and expertise. We welcome individuals who value these principles and are ready to make a valuable contribution.

About Vintage Cash Cow

Theres an elephant in the boardroom. The unchecked consumption constant growth and focus on buying new is not an option in tomorrows market. Companies around the world must stop their reliance on finite resources that cant keep coming out of the ground. Changing consumer behaviour is demanding companies change; less new fewer shortlife items more reCommerce more reuse and more recycling. The costofliving crisis is catalysing and accelerating this change; its simply cheaper to do the right thing.

Youll know that buying and selling old and vintage items isnt easy for most people so weve set out to change that. Vintage Cash Cow is on a mission to become the leading brand for buying and selling all things vintage valuable and occasionally peculiar. By delivering unrivalled convenience and care with our fair trustworthy and personal service we believe we can own this space in the UK and overseas.

We arent doing this entirely alone. Weve raised VC investment from Dutch Founders Fund and Airbridge Equity Partners including from the founders of WeTransfer Just Eat Benelux and TreatWell. With their support and our unwavering commitment to changing the game for good globally this role is an exciting opportunity to join a brand primed for liftoff.