Commercial Finance Manager

Hobbycraft; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commercial Finance Manager, where your insights will shape future trading decisions. This full-time role offers a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on reporting, allowing you to thrive in a collaborative environment. With a hybrid work model and generous benefits, including a competitive salary and discounts, you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to creativity and excellence. If you possess a strong accountancy background and a knack for data analysis, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Pension with 4% contribution

25 days holiday increasing every year

25% discount in stores

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre with an Accountancy qualification.
• Business partnering experience essential; retail exposure desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and reporting to support trading decisions.
• Lead strategic projects requiring business oversight.
• Drive improvements in management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Customer service

Creativity

Knowledgeable

Business partnering

Data analysis

Education

Accountancy qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Targit

Job description

Role: Commercial Finance Manager

Location: Bournemouth

Reference: HOB1093956

Closing Date: 09/05/2025 23:59

Creativity is Hobbycraft’s reason for being, so when you join our fantastic team, you will be surrounded by like-minded imaginative people. We believe that working together and embracing new and innovative ideas are the best way to make our colleagues feel part of something.

Position Details

Commercial Finance Manager - Hobbycraft Head Office, BH23 6HG

Salary: £50-£55k dependent on experience - Pension with a 4% contribution, 25 days holiday increasing every year, 25% discount in our stores

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours. Our core business hours are Monday to Friday – 10am to 3pm with a flexible approach to start and finish times.

Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

Role Overview

The Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for providing commercial insight and reporting to the Commercial & Buying Teams to support future trading decisions. The role will also lead strategic projects requiring overall business oversight. The successful candidate will drive improvements in the quality, timeliness, and insight of monthly management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Accountabilities

1. Reporting (Daily/Weekly/Monthly)
2. Budgeting & forecasting
3. Supplier rebate & incentives
4. Seasonal reporting and insight
5. Pricing modeling and insights
6. Stock reporting and oversight
7. Data Integrity
8. Process Improvements
9. Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications, Training & Experience

1. Graduate calibre with an Accountancy qualification.
2. Business partnering experience essential; retail exposure desirable but not essential.
3. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with data analysis tools (Targit) is beneficial.
4. Experience in high-quality “blue chip” environments, with the ability to operate strategically and practically.
5. Proven track record of achievement, results-driven, and collaborative in improving performance.

For a full copy of the job description, please email [e-mail].

Support and Diversity

We support applicants with disabilities and encourage diverse applications. Contact us at [e-mail] for assistance during the recruitment process.

Hobbycraft celebrates diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment, fostering an inclusive environment for all colleagues and customers.

About Us

Our passion for craft drives everything we do. We offer expert advice, a wide range of quality products, and workshops to help everyone on their crafting journey. Visit your local Hobbycraft store today and discover your next craft project!

Essential Skills

• Customer service
• Creativity
• Knowledgeable