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 Ingenuity
Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end to-end tech platform is comprised of three products: Ingenuity Commerce, Ingenuity Studios, Ingenuity Fulfilment.
Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble.
About Finance at Ingenuity
Finance at Ingenuity is a rapidly growing and evolving team. As the business expands and takes on new challenges, finance is there to support every step of the way, leading to dynamic and challenging roles – no two days are the same! Common characteristics among our team are the ability to drive change, adaptability and resourcefulness, to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance.
About the Role
You will be reporting into the Group Financial Reporting Director and support across our integrated finance team.
You will have a strong financial reporting skill base, able to lead across UK and global compliance including statutory audits, along with leading on one off projects as they arise. Sitting at a Group level, you will see all of the business and work closely across the network. You will therefore be someone who is personable and keen to build strong relationships across the business. You will have exceptional project management skills driving high quality deliverables on time.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day to day management of the team and issue resolution
- Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Director on key issues,
- Lead on technical accounting matters, including the preparation and review of accounting papers,
- Support in the preparation of board reporting as required,
- Be a critical contact global auditors and advisors,
- Critical review of consolidated and subsidiary financial statements,
- Review and challenge financial information from across the business,
- To lead on adhoc projects, bringing multiple teams together to achieve success,
- Build strong networks across the business at a senior level.
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant with at least 5+ years post qualified experience. Ideal role however for first time mover from practice
- Understanding the principles of accounting and auditing, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and strong IFRS technical accounting experience
- Experience of working with large corporate businesses preferred
- Strong communication skills as this will involve dealing with a wide range of stakeholders across the business
- An individual who is keen to build strong networks
- Understanding of financial controls framework, and process best practice
- Experience working within a fast-paced environment,
- Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines is essential,
- A confident mindset, comfortable in dealing with a wide range of key stakeholders.
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 247 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.
THG Manchester, England Office
Manchester, United Kingdom
