Commercial Finance Manager

2 months ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Oak Furniture Land Group Full time

We have a 12 month fixed term, maternity cover contract for Commercial Finance Manager at our head office in Swindon.

We can be flexible and offer hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

You will report directly to the Head of Finance and be responsible for providing financial planning and analysis for the Commercial and Retail functions (incorporating Property), and managing the partnership between those functions and the wider finance team.

You will be the key finance partner for the Retail Director and CCO, members of the executive team.

This role offers you a fantastic opportunity to work with a strong executive team and be directly responsible for driving significant change and improvement.

Both functions are well-established, although ongoing systems development and company strategy reviews mean that both areas are undergoing change.

In some cases the role will initially be hands-on as analysis and procedures are developed to support stakeholders, but will quickly become strategic as you extract value from the information available.

Key Responsibilities


Turn financials into a compelling business story which is readily understandable across a varied population of stakeholders, and links to business strategies.

Develop and articulate a clear understanding of the business drivers and key performance indicators, and act to control & improve these.

Provide commentary on performance against target and prior year. Deliver insightful analysis of results through real-time, short-term, timely reporting.

Improving the understanding of trends, risks and opportunities across the company and enhancing ability to action plan, and course correct.

Maintain scorecards that monitor agreed strategic KPIs covering footfall, sales, profitability, and other metrics.

Work closely with the accounting team to ensure the financial results of the function are prepared and reported robustly and timely.

Work with stakeholders to review and challenge the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual P&L performance of the functions and departments within them.

Track and reforecast performance across multiple scenarios, to provide input to rolling forecasts.
Undertake ad hoc financial reviews, and commercial decision support. Ensure post-investment-reviews are undertaken for major decisions.
Occasional travel to store locations to meet with stakeholders may be required, but this is not a field-based role.

Skills and Experience

Previous post-qualified experience in a large and complex multi site environment
CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with post-qualified experience, educated to degree level.
Advanced Excel skills and understanding of data reporting systems.
Excellent analytical and due diligence skills, ability to challenge and validate information to ensure robustness of information presented.
Strong communication and presentation skills. Confident in dealing with all levels within the company, including senior management, and non-finance specialists.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise work, and work well under pressure in a results driven environment.

Benefits:

Employee discount:
amazing discounts available on all Oak Furnitureland products after successful completion of probation

Life assurance:
free cover of a minimum of two times your annual salary up to the age of 65

Birthday:
an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday
25 days holiday
Pension: 4% employee contribution matched by the company

Health and wellbeing:
great discounts on local gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme:
gives all employees access to both telephone and face-to-face counselling services

My Rewards Programme:
offers discounts on everything from restaurants and supermarkets, to entertainment and holidays
Free on-site parking
Hybrid working available

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