Finance Business Partner

3 months ago


London, United Kingdom Wayman Learning Trust Full time

**Role: Finance Business Partner - International Retailer**

**Location: Central London (hybrid working)**

**Salary: £65k - £75k plus bonus and benefits**

The Role: This opportunity is working for a well-established and successful Global Retailer with a brilliant brand in the sector and a very exciting strategy for the future. As a crucial member of the Commercial Finance team, reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance you will work closely with the Buying and Merchandising team. The Senior Finance Business Partner is a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of sales, margin, and stock targets at the business. The business partner will deliver insightful analysis and reporting, highlighting opportunities to drive sales, margin and effectively manage stock and markdown. This is an exciting and challenging role that comes with a very competitive salary, benefits, and a generous bonus scheme.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Be instrumental in supporting Open to Buy management, with clear targets for key metrics including full price Sales, sell-through rates and break/exit stock
- Commercial analysis with recommendations to improve performance in sales, margin and stock metrics in conjunction with the Buying and Merchandising team
- Work with the Buying and Merchandising team to develop financial plans (i.e. budget, forecast, long term plans). Challenge assumptions and highlight opportunities
- Effectively communicate with and challenge senior stakeholders, including audiences of varying financial and commercial acumen to manage financial performance
- Build an external perspective and use outputs to engage and influence the business
- Support ad hoc projects and other teams during busy periods e.g. year end

**Requirements**:

- Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with minimum 2-4 years PQE
- Retail/Stock/Margin experience
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance
- Proven experience of analysing and interpreting data, with the ability of summarising key points and making recommendations
- Self-motivated team player, happy to work independently and build relationships across the business
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload whilst maintaining a strong relationship with key stakeholders
- Highly skilled in Microsoft software, with experience in using finance and reporting software

**Application**

To be considered for this Finance Business Partner position please forward a CV as soon as possible



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