Commercial Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for Central Europe. This pivotal role involves leading commercial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple companies. You will collaborate with diverse finance teams and engage with stakeholders to provide insights into financial performance and growth opportunities. Your expertise in financial analysis and stakeholder management will be crucial in driving strategic objectives. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with 2+ years PQE in commercial finance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting process for the region.
• Conduct sales analysis and provide insights into performance drivers.
• Manage one direct report and support their professional development.

Skills

CIMA Qualified Accountant

ACCA Qualified Accountant

ACA Qualified Accountant

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification

Tools

TM1

Job description

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Commercial Finance Manager – Central Europe

Responsible to: Head of Commercial Finance Europe

Department: Finance

Location: JD Group Head Office, Bury, BL9 8RR

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

As the Central Europe Commercial Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include all commercial analysis, budgeting & forecasting for multiple companies across the region. You will be the lead Commercial Finance contact for multiple business stakeholders in your region, helping them to understand trends, drivers, and future projections on performance, and how they impact the financial performance. You will work collaboratively across different Finance teams including Supply Chain Finance, Reporting Finance, Group FP&A, and Group Tax. You will also work closely with the Head of Commercial Finance for Europe to deliver on wider Europe objectives. You will manage one direct report, and as a team, you will deliver team objectives while supporting their professional development. There will be periodic travel involved within Europe on an ad hoc basis.

• You will lead the Budgeting and Forecasting process for your region.
• You will lead presentations of financial information, highlighting risks and opportunities to plan.
• Regular Sales analysis and reporting – providing insight into key drivers of performance.
• Support Payroll analysis and reporting – providing insights into performance and supporting improvements.
• Analyze costs across your businesses and surface opportunities to improve operating profit margin.
• Ensure the integrity of time and attendance systems and related reporting, including any implementation of new systems.
• Conduct longer-term growth forecasting and analysis to support the Group’s strategic growth plans across Europe.
• Develop and deliver new analysis quickly to help stakeholders understand changes in the business environment.
• Contribute to Cashflow forecasting processes.
• Support Property Finance team on new store investment appraisals.
• Assist Reporting team to deliver clear and robust reporting and analysis.
• Understand the commercial retail context to review store and multichannel operational performance.
• Work effectively with stakeholders across different levels and countries.
• Manage one direct report and support their professional development.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualified Accountant with at least 2 years PQE in a commercial finance role.
• Experience working with and influencing multiple senior stakeholders, both financial and non-financial.
• Advanced Excel skills; TM1 experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Positive, flexible, enthusiastic, and driven attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment.