Commercial Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Firefly Human Capital
- Location
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Salary
- £55,000 - £65,000 + benefits
- Posted
- 21 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 28 Apr 2017
- Ref
- FM
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Commercial Finance Manager
Firefly are currently recruiting multiple exciting opportunities for a Privately Equity backed leading retail business. The business is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, and these roles will be instrumental in the setting up of a new Commercial Finance department. Supporting Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance Operations, responsibilities will include:
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Business partner with business functions to develop and build strong relationships
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Pre and post new product launch evaluation, providing deep insight and challenge to financials
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Proactively highlight future performance concerns and opportunities to the Commercial & Finance Leadership teams and account teams
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Monitor budgets and spend to ensure accurate postings. Review spend across brands to assess return on investment
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Prepare quarterly product/customer forecasts and annual plans
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Perform key tasks within the Commercial Finance team to ensure that reporting is both timely & accurate
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Provide management with relevant financial information as requested
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Work within the team to develop new tools & systems to improve the return on investment
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Manage and develop 1 or 2 direct reports ensuring that the function receive the right level of financial input, support and challenge
Skills Required:
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Fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA with strong Academic background
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Strong commercial awareness and previous experience of business partnering in a cross functional environment gained within FMCG or Retail
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Advanced Excel skills with experience of scenario modelling