Commercial Finance Business Partner

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom White Stuff Full time
Commercial Finance Business Partner
White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea.

This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware.

Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

Who you are:


The successful Commercial Finance Business Partner will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) with relevant commercial experience ideally with experience of working closely with sales and merchandising teams.

The successful candidate will be someone who strives to deliver continuous improvement. You must be a good communicator and business partner, commercially savvy, have strong analytical skills and be able to produce and present clear, concise, commercial analysis and recommendations to non-finance personnel

What you'll be doing:

  • Providing commercial insight to Trading Director
  • Analyse financial and trading data across all channels to inform decision making.
  • Deep dive analysis into store, online and concession performance and profitability to identify opportunities and quick wins to deliver commercial growth.
  • Analysis of channel and product performance against targets for sales, promotions, margin. Identification of trends and provide recommendations for performance improvements to maximise opportunities and to highlight any risks to targets.
  • Input into contract negotiations with 3rd parties to ensure long term profitability of agreements.
  • Build excellent working relationships with all channel heads and supporting departments (eg logistics and Merchandising) to help trialling and implementing initiatives.

Ways of Working:

  • You will work closely with both the trading channels and the finance team
  • This is a forward looking, fast paced role requiring the candidate to work well with ambiguity.
  • You will be in a position, to help the business deliver immediate results in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will help to build the budget and keep the forecast revised while in the year, however the final Management Accounts and validation of the full P&L budget and forecasts will rest with the finance team.

What you'll need:

  • Solid commercial and Business Partnering experience
  • Retail experience (must-have)
  • Leadership partnering experience (ideally has worked in a multi-disciplinary team)
  • Excellent analytical & excel modelling skills
  • Proven track record of Business Partnering and working across different departments to gain information and influence stakeholders
  • Agile, fast-paced, pro-active, inquisitive
  • Self starter who can work independently
  • Use of Oracle and Power BI experience to analyse data desirable

What we will offer you:
As a Commercial Finance Business Partner at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:

  • Hybrid working
  • Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity
  • Up to 33 days holiday per annum
  • 2 extra (paid) days off per year to volunteer in the local community
  • 50% discount
  • Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Pension Contribution
We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.

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