Commercial Finance Manager

White Stuff; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to provide financial insights that drive retail decision-making. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior leadership to ensure accurate budgeting, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a passion for retail and a knack for clear communication, ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a progressive workplace where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity

Up to 33 days holiday

50% staff discount

Subsidised dental insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Interest-free season ticket loan

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with commercial experience.
• Strong analytical abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and reforecasts, ensuring forecast accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs and support retail performance analysis.
• Prepare month-end commentary and review P&Ls.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Modeling

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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White Stuff was established in 1985 and has grown to have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, and homeware. Our designs are distinctive, with original prints and detailed touches that reflect our personality.

Our people are central to our brand. We foster a sociable, talented, and progressive environment where entrepreneurial ideas and accountability are encouraged.

Who you are:

The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with relevant commercial experience, excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to present financial data clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Primary objective:

You will collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights supporting retail decision-making, including forecasts, analysis, and budget management. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong commercial acumen and a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead in budgeting and reforecasts, ensuring forecast accuracy and managing budget controls.
2. Monitor KPIs and support the retail team in performance analysis and reporting.
3. Model and monitor store payroll and operating costs for UK and international stores.
4. Assist in store performance analysis and incentive tracking.
5. Support risk management and opportunity identification, providing input for monthly forecasts.
6. Conduct variance analysis and root cause investigations, highlighting risks and opportunities.
7. Prepare month-end commentary and review P&Ls with senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations.
8. Support CAPEX forecasting for new stores and budget control for openings.
9. Perform ad hoc commercial analyses as needed.
10. Mentor and develop the commercial finance analyst.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Retail industry experience.
• Business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills across multiple formats.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data.
• Results-oriented with end-to-end delivery capability.
• Excel modeling experience.
• Experience with management accounts.
• Familiarity with Oracle is a plus.

What we offer:

• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Up to 33 days holiday.
• 50% staff discount.
• Subsidised dental insurance.
• Healthcare cash plan and life assurance.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Pension contributions.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.