Finance Manager

SOJO is the leading platform for clothing repairs and alterations - modernising the industry and driving a culture of care within fashion. We partner with major fashion brands such as GANNI, ARKET, and Ralph Lauren to provide a high-quality service with our industry-leading software and in-house repair centre.

We're at an exciting inflection point of growth and are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to support our financial operations and ensure strong financial hygiene across the business. This is a great opportunity to help shape the financial infrastructure of a mission-driven start-up.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a hands-on Finance Manager who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced start-up environment. You'll work closely with our CEO and accountants to manage financial operations and support ongoing financial reporting/bookkeeping and will also be supported by our financial Advisor.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of financial systems and processes
  • Working with our accountants to ensure timely reporting and compliance
    
  • Implementing and maintaining finance software/tools
    
  • Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial records
    
• Financial reporting & analysis:
  • Preparing regular reports on the company's financial performance
    
  • Supporting the CEO with cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
    
  • Providing financial visibility for our studio operations and assisting the Operations team with profitability tracking
    
• Compliance & governance:
  • Ensuring monthly management accounts and cash flow statements are accurate and delivered on time
    
  • Supporting our accountants with annual filings, tax submissions, and other regulatory requirements
    
• Supporting financial strategy:
  • Monitoring and analysing unit economics across our services
    
  • Assisting in the creation of financial models and scenario planning
    
  • Helping track our path toward profitability through data-driven insights
    

The ideal candidate:

• Has 3 - 5 years of experience in finance, ideally within a start-up or scale-up environment
  
• Has strong modelling skills in Excel / GSheets
  
• Has experience working with financial software and accounting tools (e.g. Xero, Dext, QuickBooks)
  
• Demonstrates a high level of organisation and attention to detail
  
• Brings a proactive, problem-solving mindset and enjoys working collaboratively across teams
  

Why Join SOJO:

• Be part of a high-growth, purpose-led start-up reshaping fashion
  
• Work amongst an exceptionally hard-working and passionate team
  
• Gain autonomy and influence in a hands-on role
  
• Enjoy significant growth opportunities as the company scales
  
• East London based office with optional WFH 2 days per week