Commercial Finance Manager Leading Retail Brand
£65,000 - £70,000 + bonus & great benefits
West London offices - hybrid 3 days pw office / 2wfh
Retail & Property Finance Partnership
Act as the main finance contact for the Retail Director, Regional Business Managers, and Property team—ensuring strong alignment between operational strategy and financial planning.
Deliver regular insights on retail performance, identifying risks and opportunities while supporting sales and profitability growth.
Attend and contribute to weekly property board meetings and preparatory sessions, evaluating new store proposals and offering commercial challenge and support to ensure investment decisions are sound and well-substantiated.
Planning, Forecasting & Scenario Analysis
Develop and maintain scenario models to assess financial sensitivity across different trading and property conditions.
Own the production of monthly cash flow forecasts and balance sheet projections related to property and store costs.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Oversee monthly review routines, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on store-level expenses, retail overheads, and property-related costs.
Support the creation of board-level financial reports, providing analysis and commentary that guide strategic decisions.
Collaborate with the Retail Analyst on monthly close processes, financial reconciliations, and performance tracking across all retail channels.
Commercial Analysis & Decision Support
Partner with cross-functional teams to assess business cases, conduct cost-benefit evaluations, and support broader commercial initiatives.
Analyse store incentive schemes and deliver regular reporting on sales performance, margin trends, and stock efficiency.
Engage in ad hoc financial analysis to support evolving business priorities and leadership requests.
Directly manage and mentor the Retail Finance Analyst, supporting their growth and development.
Contribute to broader team development initiatives in partnership with the Head of Commercial Finance.
Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience in commercial finance roles.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and persuasively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems.