Job Description

This role will be the key communication between the Finance function all internal and external stakeholders.

DUTIES:

• You will ensure visibility and understanding of timely, clear and relevant KPI’s. In collaboration with IT, develop the reports available via our data warehouse and automated BI platform.
• Take the lead on the preparation of annual store-specific budgets and quarterly re-forecasts which embed deliverable and challenging targets in the forecast and capture risks and opportunities. Facilitate the sales interlock process with the Commercial team.
• Monitor and review performance versus budget to challenge and galvanise action to keep performance on target. Identify operational levers that will drive improvements. Design, monitor and interpret trails for strategic improvements. Preparation of ad hoc analysis for the senior management team. Help the business learn from past actions and identify new opportunities.
• Be the face of finance amongst our retail and central operations colleagues, attending monthly meetings where you’ll present trading updates to the senior ops team and bring a unique finance perspective to constructively challenge the business to improve performance and add value to the business.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualified (Minimum 3 years post qualified). Strong analytical skills. Proficient computer skills including advanced Excel skills. Ability to work individually and as part of a larger team. Driven and determined to succeed. Willing to own projects from the beginning through to implementation and beyond. Self-motivated to meet challenging deadlines Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with varying levels of management.