Job Description
About the Company
Jaded London is a multi-channel, high fashion apparel brand/retailer based in North London UK. Jaded London designs and develops its products in the UK, manufactures in the near & far east and then ships directly to its customers from Jadedldn.com ecommerce store and via wholesale to leading fashion platforms (ASOS etc).
In early 2020 the business faced serious headwinds; a global pandemic meant a number of their wholesale/retail customers had to close their stores alongside material uncertainty from large / unstable customers. This left Jaded London no alternative to pivot their attention to jadedldn.com and drive their target audience to there.
This move resulted in significant growth in revenue and profits as Jaded London were able to enjoy the benefits from a 1st party DTC strategy.
Since then Jaded London has grown annual revenue to £30m+ and has ambitious objectives to continue this growth to £100m over the next 3-5 years. The management team believe this objective is achievable through greater focus on its 1st party DTC sales, pro-active international roll-out alongside enhanced paid media and CRM activity to further amplify the great product / brand assets Jaded London has already created.
About The Role
You will be working closely with the Co Founders on setting the near, medium, and long-term strategic vision of the business and setting short, medium and long term goals for scalable growth alongside our management team to increase revenues and profits. In addition to overseeing the financial strategic planning of the company by evaluating its performance and potential risks, you will be also responsible for all aspects of corporate governance & compliance including business /employers insurance, GDPR, and regular / ad hoc legislative requirements.
This role will require to work out of the Jaded HQ in North London 3/4 days per week.
Operations
• Work collaboratively to develop and/or improve systems, processes, controls, and procedures that improve the overall efficiency of the business
• Oversee strategies and execution of all supply chain operations, logistics and fulfilment
• Evaluate and improve standards for supply chain, and overall business operations to minimise costs and maximise margins
People
• Work interdepartmentally with department heads and take responsibility to facilitate effective execution and make sure nothing 'falls through the cracks' especially with such a strong growth rate
• Oversee Health & Safety ensuring the business is fully compliant at all times and lead the team to ensure any new H&S legislation is implemented appropriately and any H&S concerns are handled swiftly
Responsibilities include...
• Establishing targets, developing budgets, and performing financial analysis
• Work with the Co-Founders on setting the near, medium, and long-term strategic vision of the business and setting short, medium and long term goals for scalable growth alongside our management team to increase revenues and profits
• Oversee the financial strategic planning of the company by evaluating its performance and potential risks
• Perform regular financial analysis
• Manage all aspects of corporate governance & compliance including business /employers insurance, GDPR, and regular / ad hoc legislative requirements
• Develop budgets that meet the requirements of company departments
• Establish targets and manage all accounting and finance employees including management accountants and external auditors
• Supervise all audit and internal control processes
• Prepare detailed reports on the company's financial performance.
• Guarantee compliance with financial laws and guidelines
• Recognise patterns in company spending, revenue, and recommend solutions to any problem areas
• Coordinate with external financial entities on behalf of the company
• Positively impact and influence internal stakeholders and external partners
• Maintain relationships with insurance providers, ensuring the business is fully covered according to the details of the contract
• Leading all financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management, reporting against forecasts and responding proactively
• Ensuring compliance with, and accurate reporting of taxes including PAYE / NIC, VAT, Corporation Tax, Global Sales Taxes, Customs & Duties
• Management of all commercial IP such as trademarks
• Full management of key operational third-party contracts including but not limited to IT & ERP
• Uphold the company brand and the company Values & Behaviours
About you
You will have a deep experience in e-commerce, an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent analytical skills and the ability to lead all financial aspects of a rapidly growing brand is essential. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, passionate, performance-driven individual with a strategic mindset.
You have...
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• 10+ years in leading operations for a global SME, including multi-discipline business functions such as People, Finance and Logistics
• Proven success in people leadership
• 5+ years of experience in eCom ideally on the Shopify platform
You are/have...
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent leadership skills
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Strong communications skills, including good written English and the ability to confidently explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
We would love to respond to every application however due to the volume of applications we receive this isn't always possible. If you have not heard within 2 weeks of applying, please assume on this occasion that your application has not been shortlisted. We may retain your CV to contact you about future employment opportunities that are being managed by The Growth Foundation Talent.
The Growth Foundation Talent is deeply committed to building a diverse & inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Current opportunities Jaded London Locations London Remote status Hybrid Remote