A Little About Us
At Lifetime Brands Europe, we are passionate about designing and delivering innovative, stylish, and functional homeware that enhances everyday living. As a leading supplier of kitchenware, tableware, and home décor, we represent a diverse portfolio of beloved brands including KitchenAid, KitchenCraft, MasterClass, La Cafetière, Mikasa, Creative Tops, and more.
With a strong heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we blend tradition with trend to meet the evolving needs of consumers across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Backed by Lifetime Brands Inc., a global powerhouse in the homeware industry, we combine international reach with local expertise.
From product development and brand storytelling to retail partnerships and customer support, we are committed to excellence at every stage. Whether it's enhancing mealtimes, elevating interiors, or making moments memorable, Lifetime Brands Europe is here to bring inspiration into the heart of every home.
Reporting into the Commercial Finance Manager, the position will entail;
Design, collect, process, analyse and deliver management information / business intelligence to enable quick and thorough insight into the state of the business driving commercial decision-making and allowing teams to easily and efficiently self-serve. To use data from a wide range of sources to produce business intelligence to enable a comprehensive understanding of the commercial environment and provide effective support to drive relevant commercial initiatives.
Some of Our Employee Benefits Include:
Hybrid Work - WFH up to 2 days a week
BHSF - medical benefit cash plan
Benefit Hub - discounted online platform for retail items, restaurants, days out and more
On-site parking
Modern offices
EAP - support when you need it
Employee of the month award
Unbeatable Staff Sale Policy
KitchenAid discount
EV charging points
Company events
Paid day to volunteer for charities
Life assurance scheme ( 3 x your annual salary)
Long service rewards
Additional annual leave at 5 and 10 years service
Key accountabilities
* Design, integrate, analyse, and interpret data models and data to guide strategic
* decisions.
* Create statistical models for key business concepts like pricing, risk and market.
* Create reports, visualizations and dashboards to inform sales and management and
* highlight business performance.
* Conduct detailed analysis of various sales, pricing, cost of goods and gross margin
* data to support business decision making.
* Identify sales trends and areas for potential increased productivity/profitability.
* Use advanced Excel skills to manipulate and analyse large data sets and providing
* commercial insight to stakeholders of all levels.
* Communicate and present data to stakeholders.
* Support the Commercial Finance Manager and Leadership team with the analysis of
* financial data to interrogate pricing structures and commercial opportunities.
* Contribute to designated commercial and financial projects across the business.
* To assist the financial reporting team with month end tasks, analysing costs,
* preparing accruals and prepayments and reconciling accounts.
* To assist and cover for the Assistant Accountant to ensure daily/weekly deadlines are
* met.
* Support the development of improved processes driving change where necessary to
* improve efficiencies.
Essential Experience
* Previous experience of approximately 2 years working within a finance and/or commercial finance role is
* essential, with an ability to demonstrate proficiency in analytical skillset.
* Understanding of basic accounting concepts.
* Proven ability to manage tasks, timelines and deliver results based on pre agreed targets.
Even Better If..
* You have experience in the manufacturing, distribution or retail sectors
* You have experience using SAP or similar ERP system experience preferred.
Qualifications / Systems
* AAT (full or part qualified desirable)
* Able to use Excel to an advance level
* Proficient user of MS Office including Word, Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint.
Skills
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail with a systematic and methodical approach to work.
* Reliable, flexible approach where needed and extremely motivated.
* Deadline driven, accustomed to working in a changeable environment and very well organised.
* Ability to multi-task and deal with different stakeholders both internally and externally at all levels.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Collaboration and (desirable) project management skills.
* Ability to work well in a collaborative environment cross-functionally whilst working autonomously.
* Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial managers.
The Candidate Experience
Applications will be paused on Monday 6th October, this is to enable a first sift of candidates.
The Hiring Manager will review CVs and successful applicants at this stage will be invited to a virtual informal interview with a colleague form HR that will last no longer than 30 minutes. These will take place on the 7th October 2025
If you make it through this stage, you will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring manager between the 8th and 10th October.
The final stage interview will be held on site on Monday 13th October.
Please note, the right candidate is important to us, therefore these dates can be amended and interviews can be held outside of normal office hours.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Transport links
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B6 7EU
Application deadline: 07/10/2025