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About Our Client
A leading organisation in the retail and technology space is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to support its Technology Finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role as a strategic business partner to senior technology stakeholders and help steer critical investment decisions that shape the future of innovation and digital transformation.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with Technology leadership and FP&A teams to lead strategic and annual planning cycles, aligning capital and operational priorities across the business.
* Act as a trusted financial advisor to technology leaders, delivering data-driven insights that underpin commercial decision-making.
* Evaluate and challenge technology investments, ensuring robust financial governance and clear value creation across a diverse portfolio.
* Communicate complex financial insights clearly and effectively to senior executives across Finance and Technology.
* Own the financial performance of a wide-ranging investment portfolio, tracking key metrics and balancing project and operational resourcing.
* Review business cases for new technology spend, verifying cost efficiency and business benefits.
* Collaborate with Control and FP&A teams to develop compelling management reports and leadership packs.
* Provide ad-hoc financial modelling and scenario analysis to support innovation initiatives and strategic choices.
* Support governance forums such as the Investment Committee and Technology Approvals Group, ensuring seamless capital allocation processes.
* Drive cost efficiencies across the Technology function, embedding a culture of cost consciousness and continuous improvement.
* Champion simplification of the finance operating model across capital lifecycle processes.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Finance Manager should have:
* Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven analytical and data interpretation skills
* Strong Technology understanding
* Experience in Capex analysis and project-based financial planning
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
* Ability to communicate financial data effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
* Familiarity with the Technology function and its drivers is a plus
What's on Offer
* Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
* 25 days annual leave plus personal day (excluding Bank Holidays)
* Private medical insurance
* Generous parental leave policies, including:
* 26 weeks full-pay maternity/adoption leave (after 1 year of service)
* 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
* Access to virtual GP services and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Wellbeing support with expert resources for mental health and general wellbeing
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Finance Manager, apply today to join this exciting opportunity in the retail industry! #J-18808-Ljbffr