Management Accountant | Bentley Labs

About THG 

THG is one of the world’s fastest growing and largest online retailers. We have over a decade of experience building and growing brands in the Beauty and Wellness sectors, in over 160 markets. We create brilliant digital brand experiences and our in-house team design, develop and build a bespoke proprietary technology platform that is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. With a world-class business, a proprietary technology platform, and disruptive business model, our ambition is to be the global digital leader. Our culture is fast-paced and ambitious – we like to move twice as fast others believe to be possible. This belief is a fundamental part of the DNA that has supported our incredible growth. Our people are our strength; our colleagues are encouraged to think creatively and are empowered to turn their ideas into actions. To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey.  

About THG Labs   

THG acquired Bentley Labs in 2021 to bring full service, product development & manufacturing in-house to supply innovative branded and THG Beauty Brand products to the industry. Capabilities include:

• In-house market knowledge & trends 
• End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch 
• Technical, commercial and production expertise 
• Outstanding customer service 

About The Finance Team  

Based within the Beauty Division of the business, The Finance Team is responsible for invoicing and receiving cash from customers, paying suppliers whilst maximizing internal cashflow, monitoring operational overhead spend and maximizing value add to EBITDA. 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 and resourcefulness, to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance. 

Why be a Management Accountant at THG Labs? 

Reporting to Senior Finance Manager, the Management Accountant is responsible for the reporting, financial accuracy and analysis of our internal accounts. Key role duties highlighted below, but will feature ad hoc analysis, calculations and reviews  

As a Management Accountant, you’ll:  

Forecasting & Analysis 

• To prepare and analyse month and year end for both the profit and loss statement and the balance sheet 
• Preparation of annual budgets across key functional areas 
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales forecasts 
• Analyse financial performance and forecast rolling 12 months 
   

Reporting & Financial Control 

• Record financial transactions for site 
• Prepare financial close journals on a complete and timely basis 
• Reconcile & prepare monthly balance sheets 
• Maintain records and support auditing efforts 
• Support central team with field testing during year-end audit procedure 
• To track and monitor capital spend, evaluating payback opportunities 
• Understand inventory and assist departments to control versus KPIs 
   

Business partnering & Ad hoc support 

• Commercial sales and cost analysis to help drive performance 
• Advise company and/or department management on financial decisions 
• Assisting & supporting the directors, financial controller and CFO with queries 
• Working with teams to establish viability of initiatives and projects. 
   

Other Duties 

• To assist with profit improvement tracking, challenging departments on spend 
• To follow all company polices and procedures, raising any concerns to the financial controller 
• Communicating effectively and positively with all teams, colleagues and managers. 
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety for yourself and other persons who may be affected by your work 
• To cooperate with regards to all company health & safety measures, following H&S training when using equipment 
• Report to a person in authority any work situation which may represent a serious or imminent danger to health & safety or any shortcomings in the protection arrangements to health & safety. In respect of any hazards remember ‘see it, report it’ 
• Helping to promote a positive working atmosphere within the company. 
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time. 
• Communicating effectively and positively with all teams, colleagues and managers.  
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety for yourself and other persons who may be affected by your work 
• To cooperate with regards to all company health & safety measures, following H&S training when using equipment 
• Report to a person in authority any work situation which may represent a serious or imminent danger to health & safety or any shortcomings in the protection arrangements to health & safety.  In respect of any hazards remember ‘see it, report it’  
• Helping to promote a positive working atmosphere within the company. 
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time. 

What skills and experience do I need for this role? 

• Ledger or accounting experience 
• Highly numerate with experience working in excel 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Entrepreneurial mindset 
• Commercially aware 
• Driven to achieve results and improvements 
• Must be a core team player, able to work cross function 

What’s in it for me? 

• Salary: $80-100K dependant on experience
• Hybrid Work Model - 3 days office/2 days home
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  
• 401K matched up to 5%
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Short and long-term disability
• Exclusive employee discounts off THG Brands