--- title: 'Transactional Finance Senior Manager - 12 Month FTC at Gymshark' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/transactional-finance-senior-manager-12-month-ftc-gymshark-solihull-england-nypsebsdqfws' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Transactional Finance Senior Manager - 12 Month FTC at Gymshark - **Company:** Gymshark - **Location:** Solihull England, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-09-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/gymshark/jobs/4974337101 ## Job description THE ROLE (this is 12 month maternity cover contract!) As our Transactional Finance Senior Manager, you'll lead the teams responsible for the operational finance activities that underpin Gymshark's working capital performance, with ownership of Inventory, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable accounting and reporting. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines technical accounting expertise, commercial acumen and operational excellence. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across the business to optimise working capital, improve financial processes and drive automation and efficiency across our finance function. You'll play a key role in ensuring robust financial control whilst enabling continued growth across a fast-paced, global business. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING. - Leading and developing our Inventory and Transactional Finance teams, creating a high-performing and engaged environment. - Owning the finance processes and reporting associated with inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable. - Supporting the development and execution of Gymshark's working capital strategy. - Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities across transactional finance. - Developing and delivering the annual roadmap and priorities for the Transactional Finance teams. - Partnering with stakeholders across the business to improve working capital performance and drive accountability. - Producing insightful financial analysis, KPI reporting and balanced scorecard metrics to support decision-making. - Supporting major business initiatives and investment opportunities through detailed cost-benefit analysis. - Collaborating with senior leadership to drive improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency. - Supporting company-wide budgeting and planning activities relating to working capital management. - Leading audit activity relating to working capital balances and ensuring accurate, timely delivery of audit requirements. - Continually reviewing controls, processes and governance to ensure a best-in-class finance environment. WHAT YOU'LL NEED. Essential Skills & Experience - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Significant experience leading and developing finance teams. - Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial awareness. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively. - Strong analytical capabilities with a passion for using data to drive improvements. - Exceptional systems and IT skills. - High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. - Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. - Strong integrity and commitment to governance and compliance. ## Preferred Skills & Experience - Experience working with NetSuite and/or SAP. - Previous responsibility for working capital management within a similarly sized organisation. - Retail and/or e-commerce experience. - Experience supporting businesses through periods of rapid growth. This is a hybrid role and requires the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK. BELONGING AT GYMSHARK. Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com. ABOUT US. We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth. THE PERKS. Standard benefits include: - Performance-based Bonus opportunity - Funded Healthcare benefit - 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays - Contributory Employer pension scheme - Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading - Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards - Access to High Street cashback and discounts - Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support - Enhanced Family Leave package - Life Assurance Office location specific benefits include (IQ): - Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC) - Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars - EV charge points available Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. ## About Gymshark ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Gymshark is a British multinational athletic apparel retailer that designs and sells fitness clothing and accessories, aiming to unite the conditioning community. - **Entity Type**: Private (minority stake held by General Atlantic) - **Headquarters**: Solihull, West Midlands, England - **Founded**: July 2012 - **Founders**: Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Athletic apparel, sportswear, athleisure, accessories - **Target customers**: B2C – fitness enthusiasts, gym-goers, and athletes; strong focus on both men and women (approximately two-thirds of sales are to women as of 2020) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We exist to unite the conditioning* community. […] We create the tools that help everyone become their personal best: the clothing you'll sweat in, the content you'll find inspiration in and the community you'll become your best in.” ## Products & Services - **Men’s & Women’s Apparel**: Workout vests, hoodies, t-shirts, leggings, shorts, sports bras, and outerwear – sold primarily through 14 international online stores and a growing network of physical retail locations. - **Fitness App (Gymshark Conditioning App)**: Launched August 2019, offering free and premium workout plans, video demonstrations, and customizable training programs. - **Gymshark Lifting Club**: A physical gym and innovation hub located at the company’s headquarters in Solihull, opened in 2019. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Over £1 billion (achieved in 2020 after General Atlantic’s investment) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of £556.2 million (2023) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: General Atlantic (owns 21% stake since August 2020); Key athletes include Chris Bumstead (CBUM) as both athlete and part-owner, and David Laid as Creative Director of Lifting. - **Growth Signals**: - Expanded from pure e-commerce to brick-and-mortar, opening first permanent store on Regent Street, London (Oct 2022), followed by Westfield Stratford City, White City, and Trafford Centre (Manchester, July 2025). - Global community of 10+ million customers and 18+ million social media followers; presence in over 230 countries. - Headcount grew to over 900 employees across five regions (HQ in Solihull, offices in London, Denver, Hong Kong, Amsterdam). - Active job postings increased 1400% year-over-year (as of mid-2025), indicating aggressive hiring. ## Competitive Advantages - **Brand & Community**: Extremely loyal social-media-driven community cultivated through influencer marketing (125+ paid influencers) and athlete partnerships; strong brand identity tied to “conditioning” and hard work. - **Direct-to-Consumer Model**: Majority of sales happen online via owned channels, allowing high margins and direct customer relationships. - **Data-Driven Product Development**: Use of social listening and community feedback to iterate quickly on apparel designs. - **Scalable Omnichannel Strategy**: Successful transition from digital-only to physical retail with flagship stores in prime locations, while maintaining a lean inventory model. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Retail Expansion**: Continuing to open physical stores in key markets (e.g., Trafford Centre, Roosevelt Field) and pop-up locations. - **Digital & Tech Investment**: Growing the conditioning app, hiring data engineers and backend engineers, and building a stronger tech team (current openings include Data Engineer, Scrum Master, Lead Engineer). - **Brand Collaborations & Athlete Equity**: Bringing influential athletes like Chris Bumstead into part-ownership to deepen authenticity and reach. - **Sustainability & Operational Efficiency**: After a proposed restructure in 2025, the company is likely focusing on cost optimization and supply chain resilience. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing “Hard Work,” “One Team,” “Community Service,” and “Stay Humble.” Employees describe a fast-paced, ambitious atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Roles are based primarily in Solihull (HQ), London, Denver, Amsterdam, and New York. Many corporate roles appear to be office-first, though some tech roles may offer flexibility. Retail positions are fully on-site. - **Notable Perks & Engineering Culture**: Gymshark offers the chance to work alongside a high-growth consumer brand with strong engineering needs (backend, Android, data). The company has a modern HQ with an on-site gym (Lifting Club) and innovation lab. - **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly expanding tech team and retail footprint; many current openings across engineering, product, and commercial functions; reported 15 active job postings as of mid-2025. ## Sources 1. [Gymshark About Us](https://www.gymshark.com/pages/about-us) 2. [Gymshark LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/gymshark) 3. [Gymshark Greenhouse Careers](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/gymshark/jobs/4839428101) 4. 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