Commercial Finance Manager

TFG Brands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to provide strategic insights and drive business performance. This role involves overseeing financial analysis, budget preparation, and business partnering with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical and budgeting skills, ready to make an impact in a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Staff Discount

Discounts across brands

Virtual GP Service

Virtual Wellbeing and Counselling Service

Financial Wellbeing Support

Early Pay through Access Early Pay

Discounted Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CA certification.
• Experience in multi-site environments and strong commercial finance skills.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly cost reports and hold budget review meetings.
• Prepare annual budget and manage cash flow forecasting.
• Present financial information to store managers.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Business Partnering

Analytical Skills

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

CA

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Excel

SUN

Mercatus

Job description

About The Role

We are Phase Eight, the go-to destination for empowering style that inspires. Our people are at the heart of everything we do as we aim to remain at the forefront of cutting-edge fashion. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager in our Commercial Finance Team. Reporting to the Heads of Commercial Finance, you will be responsible for providing strategic insights, business partnering with key stakeholders, and driving business performance through effective analysis and decision-making.

What you will be doing

As Commercial Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

1. Review and report to the senior team on analysis of monthly cost reports for all head office departments.
2. Hold monthly budget review meetings with each department and set action plans.
3. Attend and present financial information to store managers at area meetings.
4. Oversee and review weekly trade analysis for all business channels around Sales, Margin, and Stock.
5. Support the core finance team with monthly analysis to budget across all P&L lines.
6. Attend monthly P&L and balance sheet review meetings and take ownership of commercial finance/brand actions.
7. Take ownership of and prepare the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and the 5-year plan, with assistance from the commercial finance analyst.
8. Manage monthly balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.

What you will need

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

1. Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CA.
2. Experience operating in a multi-site environment.
3. Previous retail experience is beneficial but not essential.
4. Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience.
5. Budgeting and forecasting skills.

System Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
2. Advanced Excel skills.
3. Experience working with accounting systems (e.g., SUN/Mercatus) is beneficial but not essential.

Attributes Required:

1. A proactive, driven, organized, and forward-thinking individual who takes a logical approach to problem-solving.
2. A strong desire to challenge existing processes and seek improvements.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
5. Strong analytical skills.

What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

1. Staff Discount
2. Discounts across your favourite brands
3. Virtual GP Service
4. Virtual Wellbeing and Counselling Service
5. Financial Wellbeing Support
6. Early Pay through Access Early Pay
7. Discounted Gym Memberships

About Us

At TFG Brands London, we care, connect, collaborate, and create. Our portfolio includes five brands: Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles, Inside Story, and White Stuff. We are entrepreneurial and passionate about exceeding customer expectations. We are committed to creating a friendly, inclusive environment where you can grow and develop with us.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops, and celebrates diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage authenticity and value contributions from everyone, ensuring an environment where differences are respected, celebrated, and embraced.