Commercial Finance Manager, Business Partnering

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Commercial Finance Manager to join their finance team. This role involves supporting strategic initiatives within the retail business, driving performance to meet financial targets, and building strong relationships with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a keen commercial awareness and the ability to distill complex financial analyses for leadership. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real impact on the business's success.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting for leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Heads of Category with performance analysis for commercial decisions.
• Develop relationships with commercial and supply teams for insights.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Financial Analysis

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Excel Skills

SAP BW Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

TM1 Reporting

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager, Business Partnering

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 build relationships.

You will support both our General Merchandising (GM) department and Commercial Supply function. You will report into the Head of Finance for GM, Boots Brand, Supply and Working Capital, and will sit within the Commercial Finance business partnering team. You will work closely with our FP&A and Financial Control teams, and you will have 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 understanding their performance, and analysis to inform future commercial decisions.
2. General Merchandise: Approval of business cases and business investment.
3. GM and Supply: Support in the creation of a strategic and stretching plan for GM and Inventory Working Capital.
4. GM & Supply: Hold teams to account for delivering their budget/forecast and 3YP.
5. General Merchandise: Improve the profitability of the GM department.
6. Supply: Support Heads of Supply Chain with analysis and track inventory programs to provide insights on performance to achieve targets.
7. Working Capital: Partner with Project Leads to track working capital benefits and provide monthly reports for the Steering Committee.
8. All Areas: Develop relationships with commercial and supply teams and key finance partners in FP&A and Financial Control.

What you'll need to have:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
2. Experienced professional with strong commercial awareness.
3. Experience distilling financial analyses for leadership teams to partners at all levels.
4. Ability to hold business partners to account.
5. Highly analytical with experience in reporting and reviewing the quality and accuracy of data.
6. Ability to identify issues and drive actions through to conclusion.
7. High energy and resilience, with ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
8. Be a team player.
9. Strong Excel and SAP BW skills.

It would be great if you also have:

1. Knowledge of Commercial TM1 reporting and Power BI.
2. Previous experience of working in a business partnering role.

Our benefits:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

Why Boots:

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next:

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.