Commercial FP&A Manager

360 Resourcing Solutions; Amersham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run retail business based in Amersham is seeking a Commercial FP&A Manager to deliver actionable financial insights and support strategic decisions. This hybrid role requires expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and strong business partnering skills. A successful candidate will have a background in retail or consumer goods, proven experience in Commercial Finance or FP&A, and be qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA. Benefits include a competitive salary and a bonus of up to 15%.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 15%

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or FP&A role, preferably in retail or FMGC.
• Strong numerical and commercial acumen with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to challenge and support stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver actionable financial insights to support strategic decisions.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Be a trusted advisor by translating financial data into commercial recommendations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Business partnering

Education

Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Our client is a family run business, with an amazing product and customer centric approach. They have 160 stores in the UK and a rapidly growing online, International and concessions business. They really care about people, customers, and the communities in which they trade and are now looking for a Commercial FP&A Manager to be based out of their amazing Amersham head office. The role will be hybrid, with a split of three days office, two days working from home.

Responsibilities

• As their Commercial FP&A Manager you will be responsible for delivering actionable financial insights, supporting strategic and trading decisions, and driving margin and profitability improvements across channels and categories.
• You will lead forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis while providing critical support on pricing, promotions, stock planning and supplier negotiations.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, you will influence key decisions by translating financial data into clear commercial recommendations, helping the business achieve its growth and profitability goals.
• You\'ll be a commercially driven finance professional with a strong background in FP&A or commercial finance, ideal gained in within a multi-site retailer or consumer goods environment.
• You have hands-on experience partnering with Buying and Merchandising teams and a clear understanding of how trading decisions impact sales, margin and stock.
• You\'re confident building forecasts, analysing performance and influencing decisions through sharp financial insight.

Commercial FP&A Manager – Requirements

• Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or FP&A role, preferably in retail or FMGC
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills
• Strong numerical and commercial acumen with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and influencing skills - able to challenge and support non finance stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of merchandising and buying.
• Proven experience business partnering senior business leaders by reporting and clearly explaining financial results and insights.
• Experience with using Power BI and building dashboards is desirable.
• Proactive, detail-orientated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within retail, FMGC or hospitality multi-site led businesses.
• Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA.

The Commercial FP&A Manager will receive a competitive salary, bonus of up to 15% and a range of additional benefits. You’ll also have the chance to add value with your skillset, during a pivotal period of growth for the business. The role will provide challenge and excitement in equal measure.

If this role appeals, and you can offer the right skills mix, then we’d love to hear from you.