Commercial Finance Manager

BrandAlley UK; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion and retail sector is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive financial growth and strategy. The role involves partnering with stakeholders, developing budgets, and providing insightful analysis to facilitate key commercial decisions. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in E-Commerce and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional days for each completed year

8% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance – 3 x your annual salary

Early Finish Fridays

Cycle to Work scheme and discounted Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with approx. 2 years PQE.
• Experience in E-Commerce and/or retail environment.
• Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with business stakeholders to evaluate commercial projects.
• Developing the business analysis (FP&A) function.
• Identifying and presenting key commercial opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Business partnering

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager

Reporting into the Director of Finance, you will deliver our commercial finance agenda, working with and influencing senior stakeholders across the business. You will work cross-functionally, providing insightful analysis and strategic interpretation of data to facilitate key commercial decisions and growth.

What will I be doing?

1. Partnering with business stakeholders to evaluate commercial projects and take ownership from a finance perspective.
2. Helping to develop the business analysis (FP&A) function, including leading the delivery of the budgeting and forecasting cycle.
3. Identifying and presenting key commercial opportunities and risks.
4. Implementing our commercial strategy and driving financial growth alongside the Director of Finance.
5. Owning the reporting system and developing strategic reports to support decision-making, including commentary on financial month-end results, profit drivers, and variance analysis.
6. Challenging the accuracy and completeness of financial results, providing supplementation such as accruals or adjustments where needed.
7. Developing and presenting financial models and analyses to evaluate strategic opportunities.
8. Supporting the wider business with sales & margin variance analysis to measure performance.
9. Building strong relationships with the trading and marketing teams to assess performance and analyze data, including promotional activities and trends.
10. Collaborating with the banking team and Director of Finance to develop the cash forecast.
11. Performing ad hoc analysis, projects, and duties as required.

What you’ll bring…

• Qualified Accountant with approximately 2 years PQE.
• Experience in E-Commerce and/or retail environments.
• Proficiency in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• A commercially savvy problem solver capable of challenging across the business.
• Experience in supporting strategic agenda implementation.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to develop relationships cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication skills for both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data into commercially driven decisions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail with experience handling large, complex data sets.
• Ideally, experience with Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics, or other reporting tools.

Perks of the job…

• A modern, energetic office in London's Shoreditch.
• Opportunity to work on exciting brands with a supportive team.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year up to 30.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance – 3x your salary.
• Early Finish Fridays.
• Additional benefits including Cycle to Work, gym discounts, and eyecare vouchers.

Who are we?

BrandAlley is a members-only destination for designer brands at exclusive prices, offering a wide range of fashion, beauty, and home products at discounts up to 90% off RRP. We stock current and past season stock from top labels, with new brands launching weekly. Our flash sales and outlet provide instant access to luxury.

We prioritize privacy and data security, adhering to data protection laws. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.