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 Finance at THG
Finance at THG is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of finance from central functions such as accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax and internal audit, to specific commercial teams for each of our divisions; Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health and Brands. As the business expands and takes on new challenges in the form of acquired businesses or new ventures, 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, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial spirit, to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance.
About the Role
The Group is a listed business with increasing corporate governance and accounting requirements worldwide. You will be reporting into the Group Financial Reporting Director and support across our financial reporting and Group finance function.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Management Accountant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and analysing key cost lines for our trading divisions, which have an annual spend of over £500 million. This position requires excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to challenge and drive efficiencies across the cost base.
Responsibilities:
- Management Accounting: Oversee and manage key cost lines for our trading divisions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for various internal stakeholders within each division, as well as external suppliers.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Review: Review and challenge the AP/AR teams to ensure payments are made in accordance with terms.
- Analysis and Reporting: Provide detailed analysis and reporting to the related party committee, offering insights and recommendations.
- Cost Management: Challenge costs and identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings within the organisation.
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant – Newly qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) – ideal for a first time mover from practice,
- Education: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Proven experience in management accounting, preferably within a trading or similar high-spend environment.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Proactive Attitude: A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- IT Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and accounting systems
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
