Assistant Finance Manager @NET-A-PORTER @ - Greater London - MR PORTER

Description

NET-A-PORTER is the ultimate luxury fashion destination for women. Since 2000, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, jewelry and home décor, from the world's most coveted brands. NET-A-PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People) with dedicated Personal Shoppers and invitation‑only benefits. Through content, it provides expert styling advice, engaging storytelling and profiles incredible women via editorial vertical, PORTER. NET SUSTAIN, its product curation of consciously crafted luxury, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. NET‑A‑PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi‑brand luxury group.

MR PORTER is the men's luxury style destination. Since 2011, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, grooming and lifestyle products from the world's most coveted designers. It delivers exceptional quality with private label, Mr P., and market‑leading exclusive capsule collaborations with brand partners. MR PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People), with first access to products, a dedicated personal shopper and invitation‑only benefits. Through content across all its platforms, it provides expert styling advice, immersive storytelling, and profiles inspiring men, places and products. Consciously Crafted, its responsible product curation, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. MR PORTER Health In Mind, its long‑standing initiative in partnership with Movember, raises awareness of men's mental and physical health. MR PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi‑brand luxury group.

Location

Westfield office in London

Reporting into

Finance Manager

Benefits

• Performance bonus schemes dependent on the type of role you are in
• A pension that both you and the company contribute too
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other

Responsibilities

• Reporting & Month‑End: Oversee journal postings, reconciliations, and monthly close for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with PCAOB and SOX standards.
• Statutory Reporting: Responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts for multiple UK entities and manage the year‑end audit process, whilst being supported by the Finance Manager.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of two Accounts Assistants, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and improve operational efficiency.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with both financial and non‑financial teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment across the business.
• Compliance & Controls: Maintain strong accounting controls to ensure compliance with PCAOB standards and relevant accounting regulations.
• Management Reporting: Assist in the preparation of the monthly management pack and related financial reports.
• Project Involvement: Participate in ad hoc finance projects and coordinate activities with external tax and accounting providers as required.
• Business Understanding: Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the company's operations and how other departments impact financial performance.

Traits

• SOX experience and strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in multi‑currency and intercompany reconciliations.
• Ability to be flexible in a changing environment and work to strict deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Dynamics 365 advantageous.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Driven, proactive, and eager to progress — this role suits someone who is ambitious to reach Finance Manager level, excited by hands‑on leadership experience with two direct reports, and keen to grow and make an impact in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Audit and Assurance.
• Big Four background is preferred but not essential.
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or post‑qualification experience (PQE).

From the moment you join the LuxExperience Group we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment, then please apply with a CV.

LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

Experience Level: Mid‑Senior level. Workplace Type: Hybrid.