Job type
PermanentLocation
BlackburnWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
Up to £50,000 + Benefits
Comm Finance Analyst to drive decision-making through insightful analysis and effective business partnering
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
Key Duties include:
- 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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