Strategic Finance Director

1 month ago


Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom Accountable Recruitment Full time

**Job Overview:**

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Finance Director to lead our financial efforts within the largest part of the Group. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal deployment of working capital, particularly overseeing stock holdings and rebates receivable.

**Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor category performance and present analysis at trade meetings to drive informed decision-making.
  • Identify market trends, risks, and opportunities to capitalize on growth potential.
  • Coordinate forecasts and budgets for product categories to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
  • Validate initiative's impact on the P&L and assist in commercial negotiations to secure favorable outcomes.

**Commercial Income Management:**

  • Ensure accurate reflection of supplier rebates and other funds in the P&L to maintain transparency and integrity.
  • Monitor accrual accuracy and collect contract support to optimize revenue streams.
  • Optimise price deferral income and validate stock rebate elements to maximise value.

**Inventory Management and Leadership:**

  • Support branches in maintaining optimal stock levels to prevent overstocking and understocking.
  • Produce and challenge stock budgets and forecasts to ensure data-driven decisions.
  • Provide detailed inventory reporting and implement stock optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency.
  • Manage a team of 3 analysts focused on inventory, commercial income, and category management to achieve collective success.
  • Provide ad-hoc financial support to senior leaders to ensure seamless collaboration.

**Requirements and Qualifications:**

  • Recognised finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) to demonstrate expertise and credibility.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills to effectively convey insights and recommendations.
  • Experience in financial modelling and business partnering to drive strategic growth.
  • Management experience to lead high-performing teams and drive results.
  • Advanced MS Excel proficiency to create complex models and analyses.
  • Strong commercial finance experience to navigate complex business environments.

**Location and Salary:** This role is based in Warrington, offering remote working options with bi-monthly travel to Oxford. The salary range for this position is £70,000 - £75,000 per annum, plus a £10,000 bonus, and includes a company car as part of the benefits package.



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