Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for problem-solving and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make an impact in an ethical and forward-thinking business? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About UsWolf & Badger is on a mission to make retail fair. Working to support our community of 2000+ independent designers from around the globe, we connect customers with ethically sourced fashion, design, home and wellness through our online marketplace and flagship stores in London, New York City and Los Angeles. We are a rapidly growing scale-up business, now entering an exciting new phase of growth and looking to expand our team of c.110 people currently located between London, New York and Los Angeles. We are a Certified B Corporation, with social and environmental purpose at the core of everything we do, read more about us.
Wolf & Badger is looking for a highly motivated Management Accountant to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing financial operations including, accounts payable and receivable processes, cash flow forecasting, reconciliations, and cross-functional business partnering, ensuring financial efficiency and accuracy across the company.
What You’ll DoTax & Compliance
- Owner of UK and non-UK tax and compliance related filing, leveraging our local advisors where needed, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Support the management and execution of the external audit process, providing necessary documentation and being a key contact for our auditors.
Cash Flow & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and oversee the weekly cash flow forecast, ensuring adequate short-term liquidity.
- Identify and resolve variances in cash flow reporting, proactively working through discrepancies.
- Assist with and oversee month-end financial close activities, including reconciliations and reporting, ensuring a timely and accurate completion of all assigned responsibilities.
Financial Operations & Controls
- Lead on Accounts Payable (AP) processes, ensuring timely and accurate brand payouts and operational spend tracking.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including membership fee collection and revenue reporting.
- Provide Finance Business Partner support to the Brands team, helping to drive efficiency in revenue collection.
- Manage financial aspects of brand and customer service claims, working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
Key skills and attributes:
- Proven work experience in a fast paced environment within finance roles.
- Experience with financial systems and software e.g. Xero, Looker (Google), NetSuite desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Completed a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- 2:1 or above Bachelor’s Degree - highly desirable.
- Passionate about ethical and conscious consumerism.
Desirable soft skills:
- Problem-solver & innovator - Able to breakdown challenges, think critically and find creative solutions. Motivated to continuously improve.
- Effective communicator - Can clearly articulate financial insights (verbally and in writing), build relationships across the business, and collaborate effectively.
- Well-organised - Ability to understand priorities and manage workload effectively to stick to deadlines.
- Analytical with strong attention to detail - Comfortable working with numbers, spotting patterns and ensuring accuracy.
- Motivated & curious - Eager to learn, improve and take initiative in a dynamic team.
- Honest and self-aware - Open to feedback, collaborative and willing to learn from others.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make an impact in an ethical and forward-thinking business, we’d love to hear from you!
Why UsWe are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture where every team member can thrive. We provide ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, offering resources, training, and mentorship to support our employees' development. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, with cross-functional teamwork and open communication driving our success. As the UK's first B Corp certified marketplace, our work is deeply purpose-driven. We are dedicated to promoting ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry, empowering independent designers, and making a positive impact on our community and the world. Our Finance team plays a pivotal role in shaping the long-term success of our business. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in Finance while contributing to a purpose driven company where your work truly makes a difference.
- Competitive starting salary of £45k - £55k per annum subject to experience
- 25 day holiday allowance in addition to bank holidays
- Flexible hybrid working policy with access to a creative work environment in Soho, Central London. Current onsite requirements 3+ days per week.
- Paid volunteering leave, pet-ernity leave and heartbreak leave
- Quarterly Wellness Wallet - to spend on products or services meaningful to you
- Subscription to YuLife health and wellbeing app
- Opt in health insurance plan via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to work scheme
- Ample paid sick leave to support mental and physical health
- Staff discount across Wolf & Badger, in-store and online
- Excellent career opportunities in a rapidly growing international business
- Work in a positive organisation for people and the planet. We are a certified B Corp!
Wolf & Badger is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage applications from people from all walks of life.
