Finance Manager - Head Office & Procurement

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role in delivering strategic financial initiatives and shaping transformation strategies. This role involves providing insight and analysis to achieve savings targets, managing relationships with senior stakeholders, and ensuring financial reporting integrity. The ideal candidate should have a strong accountancy background and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for flexible working are available, reflecting our commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders using excellent communication skills.
• Confidence to challenge experienced stakeholders constructively.
• Strong team player, as transformation programs impact multiple cost lines.

Responsibilities

• Providing insight & analysis to assist in identifying and addressing key opportunities and risks.
• Supporting leadership teams in their delivery of savings targets.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to develop robust business cases.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Accountancy qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

As Finance Manager for Head Office and Procurement, you will play a key role in delivering our Save to Invest plan and shaping the People and Finance Transformation strategy. You will provide strategic insight and analysis to identify opportunities and mitigate risks, ensuring we achieve or exceed savings targets. You will develop robust business cases for initiatives such as workforce of the future and digital colleague experience, leveraging financial modelling to prioritise value-add investments. Building strong stakeholder relationships and communicating effectively will be essential as you influence outcomes and manage complex conversations. You will also ensure rigorous control and compliance for Head Office activities, safeguarding assets and maintaining reporting integrity. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead ad-hoc projects across Procurement and Channels Finance, making a tangible impact on our transformation journey.

Responsibilities

• Providing big picture thinking through insight & analysis to assist in identifying and addressing key opportunities and risks to meeting or exceeding planned savings targets.
• Supporting the People and Finance Leadership teams in their delivery of savings targets and management of their cost base.
• Partnering with various senior stakeholders to develop robust business cases.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with a broad stakeholder base.
• Working closely with the FP&A team and Technology team to ensure integrity of financial reporting and forecasting.
• Adding value – this role is well placed to identify opportunities and drive actions that deliver these opportunities through insightful analysis.

Qualifications

• An accountancy qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders using excellent communication skills.
• Experience in managing expectations and prioritizing effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence to challenge experienced stakeholders constructively.
• Strong team player, as transformation programs impact multiple cost lines and require cross-functional cooperation.

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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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