Commercial Finance Business Partner - Online

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner in Edinburgh. This role involves managing P&L, driving commercial performance, and collaborating with various teams to support strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, ready to thrive in a dynamic environment. A hybrid working model is offered, alongside competitive benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Inclusion Networks to promote diversity and inclusion

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance with confidence to set the agenda.
• Ability to build and maintain exceptional customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Driving delivery of the 2025 plan in partnership with key leadership.
• Owning the reporting & forecasting for George.com net profitability.
• Leading the 3-year strategy planning process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Business Partner - Online, Edinburgh

Location: George House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Financial Planning and Analysis

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Job Description

Do you want to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the opportunity to work in a truly commercial role at the forefront of driving decision making?

George.com remains Asda’s fastest growing arm of the business and increasingly plays a pivotal role within Asda’s £3bn clothing & general merchandise operation.

You will be working within a fast-paced & dynamic environment, managing a wide network of commercial & operational stakeholders to continue the delivery of commercial growth and a sustainable economic model. Trading Finance works closely with the Clothing & GM Trading & broader Ecommerce teams, supporting strategic decisions and providing insights into all aspects of commercial performance. You will business partner the George.com Senior Director and be a key part of their leadership team. You will manage a full P&L from sales & GP, through costs such as picking, delivery, web hosting, marketing & store costs.

Your Role

You will be responsible for understanding and driving improvements in the commercial performance, stimulating strategic decision making, driving financial discipline, processes, and accountability, to deliver the ambitious growth plans for George.com. The main responsibilities include:

1. Driving delivery of the 2025 plan in partnership with the key leadership, challenging where appropriate to ensure targets are met.
2. Owning the reporting & forecasting for George.com net profitability and EBITDA, providing tailored insights and presenting findings during monthly reviews with the George.com Leadership Team.
3. Leading the 3-year strategy planning process, working with the George.com leadership to ensure correct modeling of strategic initiatives and alignment to corporate principles.
4. Building robust business cases to prioritize capex investment; supporting decision making and ensuring alignment to the 3-year plan, e.g., Pick from store. Interpreting and communicating trends within financial data such as market share, traffic vs. marketing spends, and sales performance.
5. Strengthening performance management across the George.com P&L through improved forecast accuracy & planning. Driving the EDLC (Everyday Low Cost) agenda by working with the business to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and cost savings, tracking and driving the delivery.
6. Supporting cross-functional working between store ops, logistics, trading & George.com teams to drive greater forecast alignment and accountability to enhance performance.
7. Collaborating across finance to obtain key data and drive results.

About You

• The role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) interested in retail.
• Experience in commercial finance with confidence to set the agenda.
• An inquisitive mind with a desire to understand how things work and connect.
• A growth mindset to invest in technical and personal development.
• Ability to build and maintain exceptional customer relationships.
• Proactive with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to operate within a broader customer leadership team.

Benefits

We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week in our Home Offices. Our benefits include:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services, including Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans, and a helpline.
• Inclusion Networks to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave, and fertility support.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. We are proud of our inclusive culture.