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Gymshark

Direct-to-consumer fitness apparel retailer

Transactional Finance Senior Manager

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeSolihull, UK

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a full professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
  • Have significant experience leading and developing finance teams.
  • Have strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial awareness.
  • Have strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Have strong analytical capabilities and use data to drive improvements.
  • Have exceptional systems and information technology skills.
  • Have high attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Demonstrate integrity and commitment to governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Inventory and Transactional Finance teams, creating a high-performing and engaged environment.
  • Own finance processes and reporting associated with inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
  • Support the development and execution of the company's working capital strategy.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across transactional finance.
  • Develop and deliver the annual roadmap and priorities for the Transactional Finance teams.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to improve working capital performance and drive accountability.
  • Produce financial analysis, KPI reporting, and balanced scorecard metrics to support decision-making.
  • Support major business initiatives and investment opportunities through detailed cost-benefit analysis.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Support company-wide budgeting and planning activities relating to working capital management.
  • Lead audit activity relating to working capital balances and ensure accurate, timely delivery of audit requirements.
  • Review controls, processes, and governance to maintain a robust finance environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have experience working with NetSuite and/or SAP.
  • Have previous responsibility for working capital management within a similarly sized organisation.
  • Have retail and/or e-commerce experience.
  • Have experience supporting businesses through periods of rapid growth.

About the Company

Gymshark

Direct-to-consumer fitness apparel retailer

Gymshark designs and sells fitness apparel and accessories through its own online store and mobile app, focusing on a direct-to-consumer model that controls branding and earns higher margins. Its products are gymwear and athleisure created for a fitness-minded community, with manufacturing and design driven by the founder’s hands-on approach and evolving from a garage start-up to a global brand. The company differentiates itself through a strong, community-driven brand built largely via social media and influencer partnerships, enabling rapid feedback and product iteration while keeping costs and distribution centralized online (with a small number of physical stores). Gymshark’s goal is to expand its global presence and scale its profitable, digitally native business by growing its community, extending product lines, and entering new markets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$264M
Headquarters
Solihull, United Kingdom
Founded
2012

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