Commercial Finance Business Partner - Online

George; Lutterworth, East Midlands, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Commercial Finance Business Partner, where you'll drive decision-making and support commercial growth. Collaborate with various teams, manage P&L, and enhance performance management in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a hybrid working model and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount

Wellbeing services including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans

Inclusion networks and support policies for all colleagues

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with interest in retail.
• Experience in commercial finance, confident in setting agendas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the 2025 plan in partnership with leadership.
• Own reporting & forecasting for net profitability and EBITDA.
• Lead the 3-year strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Relationship Building

Proactivity

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or 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

Introduction

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.

Role Overview

You will work within a fast-paced environment, managing a wide network of commercial & operational stakeholders to support commercial growth and a sustainable economic model. You will collaborate with the Clothing & GM Trading & 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 manage a full P&L including sales, GP, and costs like delivery and marketing.

Main Responsibilities

1. Deliver the 2025 plan in partnership with leadership, ensuring targets are met.
2. Own reporting & forecasting for George.com net profitability and EBITDA, presenting findings during monthly reviews.
3. Lead the 3-year strategic planning, ensuring alignment with corporate principles.
4. Build business cases for capex investments, supporting decision making aligned with the 3-year plan.
5. Enhance performance management through improved forecast accuracy and planning.
6. Drive efficiency and cost savings initiatives, tracking delivery.
7. Support cross-functional collaboration to improve forecast alignment and accountability.
8. Collaborate across finance to obtain key data and drive results.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with an interest in retail.
• Experience in commercial finance, confident in setting agendas.
• Inquisitive with a desire to understand interconnected processes.
• Growth mindset, eager for personal and technical development.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, with ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to operate within a customer-focused leadership team.

Benefits

We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days in our offices. Additional requirements may include visits to suppliers, stores, or depots. Our benefits include:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount
• Wellbeing services including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans
• Inclusion networks and support policies for all colleagues

We celebrate diversity and encourage colleagues to bring their true selves to work.