Commercial Finance Manager

Do you want to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the opportunity to work in a truly commercial role at the forefront of driving decision making? You will be working within a fast-paced & dynamic environment, managing a wide network of commercial & operational stakeholders to continue the delivery of commercial growth and a sustainable economic model.

Client Details

National retailer with a strong local presence. A leading household name with a strong reputation, loyal and ever growing customer base.

Description

You will be responsible for understanding and driving improvements in the commercial performance, stimulating strategic decision making, driving financial discipline, processes, and accountability, to deliver the ambitious growth plans for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Delivery: Lead execution of the 2025 plan, challenging and supporting leadership to meet targets.

• Financial Oversight: Own reporting and forecasting for business profitability and EBITDA, delivering insights to senior leadership.

• Strategic Planning: Lead the 3-year strategy planning, ensuring initiatives are well-modeled and aligned with corporate goals.

• Investment Support: Develop business cases for capital investment, supporting prioritisation and alignment with long-term strategy.

• Data Analysis: Analyse and communicate financial trends (e.g. market share, sales vs. marketing spend).

• Performance Management: Enhance planning accuracy and forecast reliability across the P&L.

• Cost Efficiency: Drive cost-saving initiatives under the EDLC (Everyday Low Cost) strategy.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Improve coordination between store ops, logistics, trading, and e-commerce for better forecasting and accountability.

• Finance Collaboration: Work closely with finance teams to gather insights and drive business results.

Profile

• Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Retail sector experience desirable
• An inquisitive mind with a desire to understand how things work and connect together.
• A growth mindset to invest in the development opportunities available both technically and personally.
• Ability to build and maintain exceptional customer relationships
• Pro-active with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to operate within a broader customer leadership team

Job Offer

Competitive package (salary + car allowance + bonus)

Hybrid working model

Staff discount and salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.