Financial Director

2 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Next Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Director to lead our Commercial Finance team at Next PLC. This 12-month FTC role offers a unique opportunity to manage a small team, oversee critical financial reporting processes, and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive the success of our Online and Central Cost divisions.

About the Role:

As the Financial Director for Online Margin Reporting and Central Cost Controlling, you will be responsible for the accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting of the Group's central overhead costs. You will also take ownership of the complex process of reporting online profit margins across multiple business divisions, including NEXT UK, LABEL UK (third-party brands), Overseas, and Total Platform.

Managing a team of two, you will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure financial data is allocated correctly, provide insightful analysis, and drive improvements in cost allocation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and review cost allocations across NEXT's Online business divisions, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
  • Prepare and report overall Online margins by division on a monthly basis, coordinating commentary from other finance teams.
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or anomalies found during monthly management reviews.
  • Summarise and provide insights on Online margins for external City announcements.
  • Work with peers to understand, challenge, and improve cost allocation methods, driving process automation and efficiency.

Central Cost Controlling:

  • Lead a team of two business partners to manage costs across key areas, including HR, Finance, Customer Contact Centre, Security, Facilities, and on-site nursery.
  • Build strong relationships with business partners to deliver timely and accurate management information.
  • Analyse costs, highlight opportunities or concerns, and provide recommendations to relevant managers.
  • Support operational business cases with detailed financial analysis.

Month-End Responsibilities:

  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong controls are in place.
  • Produce performance analysis and present findings to senior finance business partners and Directors.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Lead the forecasting and budgeting of central costs, working closely with operational teams to ensure accuracy and provide challenge where necessary.
  • Provide detailed analysis to support cost forecasts and operational decision-making.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within your area of responsibility, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in cost reporting and forecasting.

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