Commercial Finance Manager, Business Partnering

BOOTS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial performance and support key business areas within a vibrant retail environment. You will partner with various departments, providing insights and analysis to enhance profitability and inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong commercial awareness, exceptional analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive workplace where you can thrive and make an impact.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Generous Employee Discounts

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Flexible Benefits

24/7 Counselling and Support

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial analysis and leadership partnership.
• Strong analytical skills with high energy and resilience to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support Heads of Category with performance analysis for commercial decisions.
• Assist in creating strategic plans for GM and Inventory Working Capital.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Commercial Awareness

Excel

SAP BW

Team Player Attitude

Data Review Skills

Issue Identification

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

Commercial TM1 Reporting

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager - Business Partnering

Permanent

Vyoma Gandhi

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our commercial finance team, supporting the strategy of some of the most significant areas of the retail business. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner who can drive performance to deliver financial targets, advise on commercial initiatives through insight and challenge, and foster relationship building within the role.

You will support both our General Merchandising (GM) department and Commercial Supply function. Reporting to the Head of Finance for GM, Boots Brand, Supply, and Working Capital, you will be part of the Commercial Finance business partnering team. You will work closely with our FP&A and Financial Control teams, maintaining direct relationships with the General Merchandise Business Unit Director, Heads of Trading Categories, and Heads of Supply Chain.

Key responsibilities

1. General Merchandise: Supporting Heads of Category (Mens, Toiletries, Dental, Nutrition & Baby - Gross Rev c£800m) and their teams with performance analysis to inform future commercial decisions.
2. General Merchandise: Approving business cases and investments.
3. GM and Supply: Assisting in creating strategic and stretching plans for GM and Inventory Working Capital.
4. GM & Supply: Holding teams accountable for delivering their budget, forecast, and 3-year plan (3YP).
5. General Merchandise: Improving the profitability of the GM department.
6. Supply: Supporting Heads of Supply Chain with analysis and tracking inventory programs to provide insights for performance and targets.
7. Working Capital: Partnering with Project Leads to monitor benefits and providing monthly reports for the Steering Committee.
8. All Areas: Developing relationships with commercial, supply teams, and key finance partners in FP&A and Financial Control.

What you'll need to have

Essential experiences include:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience in financial analysis and partnering with leadership teams
• Ability to hold business partners accountable
• Highly analytical with reporting and data review skills
• Issue identification and action-driving capabilities
• High energy, resilience, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Team player attitude
• Strong Excel and SAP BW skills

Desirable skills include knowledge of Commercial TM1 reporting and Power BI, and previous experience in a business partnering role. Applications from candidates without these additional skills are welcomed.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift cards for expecting or adopting parents
• Flexible benefits including additional holiday, gym discounts, life assurance, activity passes, and more
• Access to 24/7 counselling and support via TELUS Health

Additional benefits are available; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive workplace.

What's next

For full-time roles, we are open to part-time and job share options. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the application process to support your success.