Commercial Finance Business Partner - Online

ASDA; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner for their online division. This role involves managing P&L, driving commercial performance improvements, and collaborating with various teams to support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to the ambitious growth plans for George.com.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free wellbeing services

Inclusion Networks supporting diversity and inclusion

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) required.
• Experience in commercial finance with confidence to set the agenda.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of the 2025 plan in partnership with key leadership.
• Own reporting & forecasting for George.com net profitability and EBITDA.
• Lead the 3-year strategy planning process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Job Title

Commercial Finance Business Partner - Online

Location

George House

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

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 decision making 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, and 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 that 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 investments; 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, 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, ultimately tracking and driving the delivery.
6. Supporting cross-functional work between store ops, logistics, trading & George.com teams to drive greater forecast alignment and accountability for performance.
7. Collaborative working across finance to obtain key data and drive results.

About You

• The role suits 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 opportunities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong 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.

Everything you'll love

To balance collaboration and flexibility, Asda has a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Additional requirements may include visiting suppliers, stores, or depots.

You will also benefit from an excellent benefits package including:

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

We encourage colleagues to bring their true selves to work and be proud to be part of Asda.