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THE ROLE.

We’re looking for an experienced and highly commercial Stock Manager to take ownership of our global inventory across Gymshark. In this role, you’ll lead the end‑to‑end accounting, control and operational management of stock, ensuring accuracy, strong governance and clear visibility across the business.

You’ll play a pivotal role in managing stock valuation, leading a high‑performing team, and partnering with key stakeholders across Finance, Sourcing and Operations to drive insight, control and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING.

Own the group’s inventory position end‑to‑end, ensuring stock is accurately valued, controlled and reported across all entities
Lead, coach and develop a team of five, setting clear priorities and building capability across the function
Oversee the monthly stock reconciliation and valuation process, including landed cost allocation, standard costing, freight and duty matrices, FX impacts and GIT/GINR balances
Manage the stock AP process, ensuring accurate and timely invoice posting, successful three‑way matching, and resolution of supplier queries
Govern intercompany stock flows, ensuring transfer pricing is correctly applied and reconciled within the ERP system
Partner with third‑party logistics providers to ensure purchase order visibility and accurate inbound receipting, resolving root‑cause issues where required
Collaborate with Commercial Finance, FP&A and Sourcing on landed gross margin, stock costing analysis and cost drivers, providing clear insight and commentary
Strengthen the stock control environment, owning balance sheet reconciliations and acting as the key contact for audit and stock-related queries
Drive continuous improvement across stock accounting and stock AP processes, identifying automation and system enhancements
Deputise for the Transactional Finance Senior Manager on stock matters and support cross‑functional projects relating to stock, sourcing and ERP change

WHAT YOU'LL NEED.

Essential Skills & Experience

Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
Strong technical understanding of stock accounting, including landed cost, standard costing and inventory valuation
Proven people management experience with a track record of developing and leading teams
Experience leading month‑end stock close and balance sheet reconciliations in a multi‑entity environment
Confident partnering with senior stakeholders across Finance, Sourcing and Operations
Strong Excel skills with the ability to handle large volumes of data

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience in a similar Stock / Inventory Manager role within retail, e‑commerce or consumer goods
Experience managing both stock accounting and stock AP / purchasing teams
Exposure to third‑party logistics partners and multi‑warehouse inventory environments
SAP experience
Experience driving process improvements or leading ERP/system change initiatives

This is a hybrid role and requires the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK

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Can you describe your experience managing inventory accounting in a multi-entity or global environment, including your involvement with landed costs, standard costing, and month-end stock reconciliations?

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