Commercial Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- BTG Recruitment
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 20 Sep 2016
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2016
- Ref
- 919418
- Contact
- Aaron Drewitt
- Job Title
- Finance Business Partner
- Category
- Digital
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
BTG Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most exciting retail businesses. We are recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager to support the Marketing Director and the marketing department.
In this role you will be a key business partner to the Marketing Leadership Team with responsibility for all aspects of financial management including the business planning process, investment planning and performance, KPI and financial performance tracking/reporting, improving operational performance, cash management, the financial control environment as well as management of their specific Finance Team. This Commercial Finance Manager will play a key role in advising and supporting the Marketing Director and their leadership team as we continue to transform our marketing investment to underpin the ecommerce business.
Main Responsibilities:
- Accountable for leading strategic financial planning for the Marketing Divisions Strategic Plan in conjunction with Directors and Leadership Team.
- To build, lead, performance manage and develop and motivate a team of Finance professionals.
- Support the Marketing Director and Leadership Team to define and produce key ROI measures.
- To work closely as a business partner with the Marketing Director to ensure that the business is focussing on delivering the highest commercial value
- Create annual budget for the Marketing Division
- Month end close - actuals, forecast, review with directors
- Contribute to Trading Performance - provide commercial narrative, insight
- Compliance with statutory and group financial obligations
- Supports Commercial Finance Director by championing change management; driving improvements to financial accountability
- Provide Directors and their Leadership Teams with independent, objective and practical advice, guidance and coaching in relation to embedding a commercial mind-set and governance
Skills required
- Formal finance qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA
- Experience of working in the digital retail sector and in particular Marketing Finance is advantageous
- Substantial experience at a senior level in a commercial environment
- Strong business partnering skills
- Proven track record of building, leading and developing a finance team
- Strong technology skills, including computerised financial systems and Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated experience in managing change successfully within the finance function
- Demonstrated ability to quickly appraise complex situations, identify key issues and make tough, timely decisions
- Highly energetic and driven to succeed
- Naturally inquisitive with a desire to understand a broad range of commercial issues
- A strong team player
The Benefits;
- Competitive Salary + discretionary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Retail discounts
If you consider yourself to be a dedicated, motivated individual, who has the relevant skillset skills then we would be pleased to hear from you.
BTG Recruitment have been established over 10 years and specialise in financial recruitment within the North West. We work in partnership with clients and candidates a-like. We are passionate about quality and offer a proactive and tailored service. Our talented team can help find the right role for you.