Your new company

Your new company 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

• Deliver regular performance reports with actionable insights to stakeholders
• Lead and facilitate monthly review meetings, driving accountability and follow-through
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with trend-based analysis
• Assist with year-end audit queries related to performance
• Drive improvements in systems and reporting tools (SAP/POS)
• Prepare monthly Board Packs and detailed P&L analysis
• Conduct site-level performance reviews and benchmarking
• Partner with Regional Managers to improve YOY and bottom-line performance
• Analyse ROI on brand partnerships and support Capex decision-making
• Evaluate supplier changes and product launches from a financial perspective
• Create dashboards and visual reports for non-financial stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred – Part-qualified or QBE considered
• Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or FP&A role
• Strong Excel skills; Financial Modelling desirable
• Exposure to SAP, SQL, VBA or Macros is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and challenge constructively
• 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 good company 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.

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