Commercial Finance Business Partner

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The Consultancy Group are currently partnering with a well known Retail brand and on the look out for a high performing Finance Business Partner.

Commercial Finance Business Partner

London - Hybrid Working, 3 days a week in the office
Salary : £68,000 - £75,000 + 20% Bonus

The Consultancy Group are currently partnering with a well known Retail brand and on the look out for a high performing Finance Business Partner. The business is looking to expand across Europe and open 6-10 stores yearly within the UK. This is a highly reputable brand that offers a great working environment and you will be joining a high performing Finance team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of 2, consisting of 1 Accountant and 1 Finance Analyst.
• Collaborative Operations: Work closely with the Head of Operations and Fulfilment Centre leadership to interpret metrics, report findings, and drive actions for better results.
• Month-End Process Management: Ensure accurate and timely execution of the month-end process, including PO and invoice management, postings, accurate accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Performance Reporting: Report and communicate monthly performance and variance analysis in line with operational KPIs. Lead monthly review calls, addressing risks and opportunities.
• Financial Planning: Take ownership of monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning cycles.
• Cost Optimization: Partner with Logistics and Customer Service teams to optimize costs, improve speed and service, and support with ad hoc analysis and project work.
• Cross-Functional Relationship Management: Manage relationships with various teams, including Brands and Accounts Payable.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements across financial processes and reporting to enhance speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Systems Utilized: MicroStrategy, Hyperion, Oracle, Qlik.

• Qualifications: Fully qualified in Accounting/Finance with relevant experience, ideally in the retail/FMCG industry with commercial experience.
• Initiative and Ownership: A motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with an ability to interpret data in various formats.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deadline-Oriented: Able to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and apply a disciplined, logical approach to problem-solving.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel. Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion, Qlik systems is a plus.