Finance Manager - Abbott Lyon

Finance Manager – Abbott Lyon

Rewarding salary 10% bonus benefits

Remote, hybrid – 1 day in a fortnight at the Bath HQ

Full Time

We've teamed up with the fastest growing jewellery brand in the UK, Abbott Lyon, who are now in the market to secure an Finance Manager to the team.

Abbott Lyon is already one of the fastest growing D2C brands in the UK, named on the 2023 & 2024 lists of 100 fastest-growing companies in the UK. Founded in 2015, Abbott Lyon’s customers love our range of affordable luxury products. Our brand has particular appeal to customers who want to buy uniquely personalised, high-quality, understated luxury jewellery and accessories for themselves or as gifts, for those moments that matter.

With a laser-sighted focus on our bullseye customer, Abbott Lyon has successfully disrupted the jewellery market and won market share from well-established competitors. Having delivered 130% growth last year, and done so profitably, our business has recorded its best ever months since the beginning of the year, bucking the trend in UK retail. More than 700,000 UK consumers already shop Abbott Lyon, and there are more than 2 million look-a-like customers in the UK alone. In addition, the US represents a huge opportunity for Abbott Lyon, and one we are determined to realise. With our sights firmly set on growing the business to £100M and beyond, this year’s plan sees significant investment in the talent and infrastructure required to achieve Abbott Lyon’s ambitious growth objectives.

Check out what they are doing here: www.abbottlyon.com | www.instagram.com/abbottlyon/

Role description:

As the Finance Manager at Abbott Lyon, you will play a critical role in supporting the financial health and growth of the business. You will manage the day-to-day running of the finance function, driving efficiencies, improving processes, and delivering detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on individual with experience in a fast-paced eCommerce/Retail environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Management Accounts: Assist with preparation of enhanced management accounts and accompanying commentary.
• Financial Performance Analysis: Provide in-depth financial performance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Financial Models, Budgets & Forecasts: Assist with preparation of financial models, budgets, and forecasts, and support the development of these tools.
• Ad Hoc Modelling: Conduct ad hoc financial modelling exercises to support pricing or cost-saving decisions.
• eCommerce Bookkeeping: Manage the day-to-day activities of our eCommerce bookkeeping.
• Team Management - manage the other members of the finance function and assist with their queries, prioritisations and development.
• Invoicing Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy of invoicing, automating where possible.
• Sales Ledger Management: Support the sales ledger process.
• US Sales Tax: Liaise with our agency to ensure US sales tax submissions are correct and submitted on time.
• Payroll: Manage and process payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Statutory Accounts & Audit: Assist in the production of statutory accounts and manage audit requests.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct data analysis and prepare financial reports to support business decisions.
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Stock Reporting: Compile and review the monthly stock report, including stock costing and posting checks.
• Stakeholder Management: Uphold the company brand and values, responding quickly to internal requests and setting the standard for internal stakeholder management.

Skills and Experience:

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Hungry, determined and passionate about making an impact and driving results
• Experience of working within a Retail, Marketplace or DTC/eCommerce business
• Advanced MS Excel and IT skills (familiarity with graphs, VLOOKUPS and Pivot tables)
• Experience of working with a scale up organisation

Benefits:

• Rewarding base salary 10% bonus package
• Remote working, we are looking for someone that can be based at the Bath HQ for 1 day a month
• 25 days holiday bank holidays your birthday off!
• Free products plus discount for friends and family
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Lots of potential for career development and training
• Perkbox, rewards and discounts on thousands of top brands
• Summer hours with an early finish every Friday in June, July, and August
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance via Health Assured
• Fun and friendly team with regular socials
• Opportunity to be a part of the fastest growing jewellery brand in the UK!

If this sounds like you, then hit apply or email Sam on sam.mendes@abbottlyon.com to find out more!

Abbott Lyon is dedicated to building and supporting a brilliant, diverse, and hugely inclusive team as an equal opportunities employer. We don't discriminate against gender, race, religion or belief, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Whatever your background may be, we welcome anyone with talent, drive, and emotional intelligence to apply to our vacancies, as we recognize the importance of diversity; we’re excited to see what contributions you will bring to our Abbott Lyon team! Should you require any support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know what adjustments you may need.