Your newpany
Your newpany is one of the world’s leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. With a reputation for innovation and operational excellence, they are embarking on a strategic finance transformation initiative following the success of a recent pilot project.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for amercially minded Seniormercial Finance Analyst to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in driving strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and effective business partnering across operational and senior management teams.You’ll be responsible for enhancingmercial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and delivering performance insights that influence long-term investment decisions. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration with shared services and regional teams.
Key Duties include:
1. Deliver regular performance reports with actionable insights to stakeholders
2. Lead and facilitate monthly review meetings, driving accountability and follow-through
3. Support budgeting and forecasting processes with trend-based analysis
4. Assist with year-end audit queries related to performance
5. Drive improvements in systems and reporting tools (SAP/POS)
6. Prepare monthly Board Packs and detailed P&L analysis
7. Conduct site-level performance reviews and benchmarking
8. Partner with Regional Managers to improve YOY and bottom-line performance
9. Analyse ROI on brand partnerships and support Capex decision-making
10. Evaluate supplier changes and product launches from a financial perspective
11. Create dashboards and visual reports for non-financial stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
12. Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred – Part-qualified or QBE considered
13. Proven experience in amercial Finance or FP&A role
14. Strong Excel skills; Financial Modelling desirable
15. Exposure to SAP, SQL, VBA or Macros is a plus
16. Excellentmunication and stakeholder management skills
17. Ability to work independently and challenge constructively
18. Experience in multi-site retail or FMCG environments beneficial
What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary up to £50,000 with goodpany benefits. You will see clear career progression opportunities from the outset whilst also joining one of the fastest-growing businesses in the North of England.