Finance Manager - Commercial

Next PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Retail Finance Team. The role involves financial support for critical business decisions, team leadership, and analysis of store performance. Ideal candidates should be CIMA or ACCA qualified, with strong Excel skills and a commercial mindset. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of retail finance during a period of growth.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Company performance based bonus

Sharesave scheme

On-site nursery

Discounts at partner brands

Access to digital GP services

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong IT skills, especially in Excel.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information clearly.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of four financial business partners.
• Provide financial support for critical business decisions.
• Analyze and monitor store portfolio performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant

Job description

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About the Role:

We're looking for a motivated and analyticalFinance Managerto lead our Retail Finance Team, a key part of our wider Commercial Finance function. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for retail and a knack for translating complex data into actionable insights, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

You and your team of four will be the essential financial partners for our field team, providing the support and guidance they need to successfully manage over 450 stores across the UK and Ireland.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of four financial business partners, empowering them to make sound financial and operational decisions.
• Provide financial support for critical business decisions, including new store openings, closures, and investments.
• Analyze and monitor the performance of our store portfolio and the profitability of brand concessions.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring new initiatives and recommending future rollouts based on return on investment.
• Manage sales forecasts and targets, and be a key voice in communicating retail performance to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee financial accounting and reporting for sales and costs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead their implementation.

About You:

• A CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Strong IT skills, with exceptional proficiency inExcel.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to analyse and interpret complex information, communicating it clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• Leadership skills
• A self-motivated and proactive approach to your work.

This is a chance to play a central role in the success of our retail business during an exciting period of growth. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you.

About us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Apply Before: 09/09/2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.