Commercial Finance Manager

At Signet Jewelers, we’re passionate about helping people celebrate life and express love. As the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, our brands – including Ernest Jones and H. Samuel – are household names built on trust, craftsmanship, and customer connection. Behind our success is a world‑class team that combines creativity, commercial thinking, and financial insight to drive growth and shape our future. The Role We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our UK Finance team – a key role at the heart of commercial decision‑making. You’ll partner with senior leaders across Merchandising, Marketing, and Digital to ensure that every business decision is supported by robust financial insight, accurate reporting, and strategic challenge. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially‑minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into decisions and influencing at a senior level. You’ll oversee one Analyst and work closely with both the UK and Group Finance teams to drive performance and profitability across a £300m sales portfolio. This role can be offered on a hybrid basis, working a minimum of 2 days a week from our modern office in Croxley, Watford. What You’ll Do Be a trusted business partner – work closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Multichannel teams to provide financial support, challenge, and guidance that drives growth and efficiency. Lead financial planning & forecasting – own all sales, margin, and inventory reporting and forecasting for the UK business, ensuring accuracy and insight at every stage. Influence senior decisions – present at Executive Committee and budget meetings, providing meaningful analysis that shapes strategy and investment. Drive commercial performance – monitor KPIs (LFL, ASP, ATV, margin rates), appraise promotions and trading activity, and highlight opportunities for improvement. Support strategic initiatives – evaluate new product ranges, campaigns, and potential acquisitions, ensuring sound financial rationale and ROI. Manage and develop talent – lead, coach, and develop your Analyst while fostering collaboration across the wider Finance team in Birmingham. Ensure compliance – uphold Group standards for reporting accuracy, US GAAP, Sarbanes‑Oxley controls, and internal policies. About You You’re an ambitious, collaborative, and commercially focused finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced retail environment. You love working with data, but even more, you enjoy seeing your insights drive real business impact. You’ll Bring A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years PQE. Strong commercial acumen and business partnering experience in a retail or consumer environment. Proven experience in margin, sales, and stock management. Exceptional analytical, presentation, and communication skills – able to influence and challenge at senior levels. A track record of managing and developing talent within a finance or analytical team. A continuous improvement mindset – always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to deliver insight and value. Benefits Competitive salary Generous discount of up to 30% off our products from day one An annual enhanced discount to celebrate your anniversary with the team Retirement savings plans offering flexibility for the future Immediate life assurance from day one Minimum of 22 days holiday per year, increasing after each year of service Recognition of qualifications, study support, and structured career progression Health and wellbeing scheme Financial wellbeing scheme Give As You Earn scheme – an easy way to support causes close to your heart Real Rewards – exclusive discounts on groceries, travel, and leisure Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr