E2 Group Ventures
Finance Manager
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E2 Group Ventures
E2 Group Ventures is a fast-growing, founder-led FMCG group operating three businesses:
- WaterJunkie - an innovative functional mushroom drinks brand stocked across major UK retailers, travel retail and independent stores.
- Slazenger Energy Water - a natural sparkling energy water brand operating under an exclusive global licence.
- E2 Street Trader - a London-based field sales and distribution business helping challenger FMCG brands grow their retail presence.
As we continue to expand, we are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day financial operations and support the next stage of growth.
The Role
Working directly with the Founder and alongside our external accountants, you will ensure our financial operations run efficiently, reporting is accurate and cash flow is carefully managed. We are looking for someone who enjoys the detail, takes initiative and introduces structure into a fast-moving business.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Financial Management
- Manage financial operations across all group businesses.
- Oversee sales and purchase invoicing, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records and accounting systems.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including proactive credit control.
- Monitor direct debits, recurring payments and group expenditure.
- Work with external accountants to support accurate reporting and compliance.
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Cash Flow & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor cash balances and upcoming financial commitments.
- Produce monthly management accounts and profit and loss reports for each business.
- Track actual expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare clear financial summaries for the Founder.
- Identify financial risks, overdue payments and opportunities to improve cash flow.
Commercial Finance
- Monitor product costs, gross margins and profitability across brands.
- Track retailer payments, promotional expenditure and listing fees.
- Analyse profitability by brand, customer and sales channel.
- Support forecasts for new retail listings and commercial opportunities.
- Monitor logistics, manufacturing and warehousing costs.
- Assist with pricing analysis and commercial decision-making.
Stock & Inventory Finance
- Reconcile stock movements with operations teams and external warehouses.
- Monitor inventory values, stock purchases and production expenditure.
- Support accurate cost-of-goods-sold reporting.
- Reconcile E2 Street Trader sales and stock movements.
- Identify stock discrepancies and ensure accurate financial records.
Accounting & Compliance
- Act as the main day-to-day contact for external accountants.
- Prepare information required for VAT returns, year-end accounts and corporation tax calculations.
- Coordinate payroll information and reconcile payroll expenditure.
- Maintain organised supporting records and documentation.
- Improve and automate financial processes and systems.
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About You
Essential
- Experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager or similar.
- AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping, management accounts and cash flow.
- Confident using accounting software and Excel.
- Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and ability to work independently.
- Commercially minded, proactive and experienced in a growing SME.
Desirable
- FMCG, food and beverage, retail or distribution experience.
- Knowledge of stock accounting, product margins and retailer payment terms.
- Experience across multiple trading entities.
- Experience improving and automating finance processes.
What We Offer
- Join a growing FMCG group with established national retail partnerships.
- Work directly with the Founder and contribute to commercial decisions.
- Enjoy autonomy and variety across multiple businesses.
- Help develop the finance function, with potential progression to Financial Controller.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short introduction outlining your relevant experience and salary expectations to info@e2ventures.co.uk
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