Job Description

Holloways of Ludlow is a dynamic and rapidly growing retail company that specialises in the sale of high end lighting and furniture. With a strong emphasis on innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on creating a culture that values teamwork, growth, and excellence. We love what we do, we love the products that we sell and we are always looking for ways to do things better.

Whilst we embrace flexible working you must be able to reliably commute to Ludlow, Shropshire.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial management and will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organisation. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership abilities, who can effectively manage financial planning, cost control, and accounting functions such as bookkeeping, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive business success.

Managing and delivering the financial function

Prepare monthly management accounts and detailed analysis, with particular focus on margin, to understand results and trends. Review the balance sheet reconciliations and liaise with our external audit partners. Manage sales ledger reconciliations across the business - Ecommerce, Retail and Trade. Produce business reporting to feed into the quarterly reviews. Manage the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes and functions. Lead on financial analysis to support the business in decision making for example preparing monthly sales reports. Support and monitor performance against budget and forecast variances with the CEO. Manage the finance team providing coaching, mentoring and addressing any development needs as required. Manage monthly credit card reconciliations and company expenses. Ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met including VAT returns. Support cash flow forecasting as required in particular providing information in relation to payments and receipts. Serve as financial liaison to all showrooms, suppliers and customers Work with the CEO and management team to optimise resource allocation and cost management. Meeting regularly with stakeholders to discuss. Ensure the finance team raise and send invoices through the accounting software. Ensure credit control is maintained within guidelines. Manage deferment account reconciliation. Maintain strong relationships with appointed Auditors. Sign off on monthly payroll, pension and HMRC submissions. Ensure internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets. Support the drive for continuous improvement, working to ensure processes are efficient and controls are effective and are appropriately implemented and complied with.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent analytical degree required. CIMA/ACA/AAT - qualified. High level accounting experience within a retail/ecommerce background essential. International experience of import and export. Advanced Excel Skills, and high level of systems proficiency required. Strong knowledge and proven experience of financial and general accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Experience of working in a high-growth SME environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Management experience of leading a highly motivated performing team from a retail industry. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

This role is for a permanent role, part time hours would be considered.

Whilst we embrace flexible working you must be able to reliably commute to Ludlow, Shropshire.

Equal opportunities:

We celebrate diversity in our customers, our products, and the teams we build. We advocate inclusivity and want everyone to be the best versions of themselves.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome people from all backgrounds, with their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ludlow SY8 1XE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025