Financial Director

Posted by RELX on behalf of Vape Supplier Limited (VSL). The employer and contracting entity is VSL. About VSL Vape Supplier Limited is a leading distributor and wholesaler of e-cigarettes, novel tobacco products, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in the UK. The company primarily serves independent vape shops, major supermarket chains, convenience stores, and the C-store sector across the UK. VSL is recently acquired by RLX Technology Group, a US-listed multinational. The role You will own the UK finance function end-to-end and act as the bridge between VSL and group headquarters — combining hands-on UK compliance with US GAAP group reporting and SOX-ready controls during an active integration period. Job Responsibility: Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end close for the UK entity; deliver statutory accounts under UK GAAP (Companies House filing)Prepare the monthly UK GAAP to US GAAP conversion pack; support the group's quarterly reviews and year-end audit as a US-listed companyBuild and maintain internal controls to SOX standard; manage external and internal auditOwn inventory costing, logistics cost control and receivables risk; improve working capitalManage UK taxes (VAT, corporation tax, import duty/excise), FX and cash flow; liaise with external tax advisersPartner the UK leadership team on commercial decisions — pricing, margin and channel-cost analysis, contract riskLead and develop the local finance team; drive ERP and process standardisation and automation Job Requirements: Bachelar degree or above with Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)10+ years in finance, with 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role (FD / Head of Finance)FMCG / consumer / trade & distribution background is essential, with strong supply-chain and inventory exposureUK tax and statutory reporting expertise; hands-on with mainstream ERP systemsExperience in a multinational or US-listed subsidiary (US GAAP / SOX) is strongly preferredClear, logical communicator comfortable across cultures and time zones, and with the pace of post-acquisition integration.