Finance Manager

4 weeks ago

Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland & Dealz Full time

Pepco Group, comprising Poundland, Pepco, Dealz, and PGS, is a leading retailer dedicated to providing value to our customers.


As we continue to grow, we seek a talented Finance Manager to join our Group Finance function. Based in Walsall and reporting to the Group Head of Finance - Trading, this permanent role involves collaborating with the Commercial Buying & Merchandising teams across the Group and the wider Pepco finance teams across the UK and Europe. You will work closely with various key stakeholders from Pepco Group and the different brands. (Pepco, Poundland, Dealz)


Why join us...


Poundland & Dealz, part of Pepco Group, is one of the UK's largest discount retailers, with around 850 stores serving over seven million customers daily across the UK and Ireland. Our vision is to "create amazing value every day" for our customers. With a workforce of 18,000 colleagues in our stores, distribution centres, and support centres in Walsall and Watford, we pride ourselves on our hardworking, passionate, and fun-loving culture. We work at pace and are highly resilient - #proudland.

Your impact and responsibilities...


Support and Challenge Performance:

  • Improve profitability and working capital across the FMCG commercial function, focusing on sales, margin, retros, and other margin items from a P&L perspective, as well as stock and stock provision from a working capital perspective.
  • Introduce a consistent and challenging performance review process with the Trading teams to review monthly FMCG category P&Ls and stock positions.
  • Act as the Commercial Finance lead to drive cost efficiencies regarding the cost of sales and other margin items.
  • Influence the Trading strategy through your knowledge and experience of the Commercial function.


Lead Process Improvements:

  • Enhance reporting, performance review, forecasting, and budgeting processes to ensure they are appropriate and fit for purpose.
  • Ensure consistency across reporting and performance review processes within the Group.
  • Review and improve the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes to achieve the most efficient and effective outcomes.
  • Work closely with Commercial Finance Controllers for Retail, Distribution, and Financial Planning & Analysis to share best practices.


Team Leadership:

  • Lead, coach, and challenge a team of three, including 1 Finance Business Partner and two Commercial Finance Analysts, to address core issues and deliver key processes.
  • Develop team members to maximise their potential and ensure they have clear, specific, and manageable objectives.
  • Create a challenging and fun working environment where colleagues trust in the team's ability to deliver a supportive but challenging experience.


Skills and Knowledge...

  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).


Technical Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, ratios, metrics, budgeting, forecasting, and data analytics tools such as Power BI.
  • Knowledge of retail operations, supply chain dynamics, and key performance indicators such as sales per square foot, average transaction value, and gross margin.
  • Familiarity with inventory management, including turnover, carrying costs, and valuation methods .


Experience:

  • Proven success in leading and managing Commercial Finance teams.
  • Experience in a multi-site environment, with retail sector experience preferable.
  • Demonstrable experience in delivering objectives with a good understanding of processes and leading teams through significant changes.


Skills:

  • Drive, enthusiasm, and tenacity to deliver targets.
  • Effective planning and implementation skills, with a strong ability to make things happen.
  • Well-developed business partnering skills to overcome concerns in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact well with others and present information clearly.
  • Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.


About us..


Pepco Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking retail company dedicated to providing exceptional value to our customers worldwide. With a portfolio including Poundland, Pepco, Dealz, and PGS, we serve millions of customers daily, offering a wide range of high-quality products at affordable prices.

At Pepco Group, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, where every individual's contribution is valued and respected. Our success is built on the collective expertise, passion, and dedication of our diverse team members, who work together to deliver exceptional results.

Join us in shaping the future of HR analytics at Pepco Group and make a meaningful impact on our organisation's success. Please apply for the Senior HR Analyst position today and take the next step in your career journey with us.

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