About THG
We're a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We're home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.
We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.
Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF
About THG Beauty
We're home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. Our portfolio of premium brands includes ESPA, Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous - all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. It's an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.
About Finance at THG
Finance at THG is a dynamic and evolving team, covering everything from accounts receivable and payable to treasury, tax, internal audit and dedicated commercial teams for each division: Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health, and Brands. As THG grows and takes on new ventures, our finance team supports every step of the way. Our team thrives on driving change, adaptability, and resourcefulness, maintaining financial control and profitability.
About the Role
This role is within the Beauty Division's Finance function, reporting into the Financial Controller and offers exposure to our global brands Lookfantastic & Glossybox.
The role is split into 2 key areas:
* Financial control and ownership of the month-end processes within the Beauty division
* Commercial reporting and analysis; driving and challenging all aspects of the P&L, delivering key profit and working capital initiatives
Responsibilities:
* A proactive approach to P&L performance, acting quickly on both risks and opportunities
* A confident mindset, comfortable in dealing with a wide range of non-financial key stakeholders
* Weekly forecasting and rolling budget processes, analysing variances and identifying areas to improve
* Balance sheet ownership, including maintaining control of GL accounts to ensure accuracy
* Continuous improvement of processes
* Identifying and carrying out training of the finance team in line with their objectives
* Providing cover in the absence of the Financial Controller
* Reviewing and submitting management accounts pack to CFO
* Business partnering with commercial teams to understand areas of profit improvement and cost-saving initiatives
Requirements:
* Experience within an Assistant Financial Controller or Management Accountant role
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or close to completion
* Experience within the Beauty industry is desirable
* Ability to work with Senior Stakeholders
* Strong communication skills
* Experience using Sage, Anaplan and SQL is preferred
* Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
* Strong commercial acumen
Benefits:
Career Development:
* Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team
* Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider
Enhanced Leave:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service
* Up to 10 days compassionate leave
* Buy back up to 3 days each year
* Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months
Wellbeing Support:
* Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP
* Access our in-house CBT therapist
* Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa
* State-of-the-art on-site gym
* Access to our on-site physio
Other Perks:
* Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme
* Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office
* Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands
* On-site staff shop
* Access to on-site barber
* Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation
* Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further. #J-18808-Ljbffr