Head of Commercial Planning

Brompton Bicycle; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brompton Bicycle is seeking a Head of Commercial Planning to drive multi-channel strategies for sustainable global growth. The role involves working closely with executive leadership, overseeing financial planning, and collaborating across departments to optimize profitability. Candidates should possess a strong background in strategic thinking and have experience in omni-channel retail environments.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Competitive Salary plus pension scheme and profit share bonus

Up to 60% discount on bikes and accessories

Social activities throughout the year

Access to a free Learning portal

Mental health resources and wellness programs

Enhanced Family, Paternity, and Maternity leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in scaling and leading Commercial Planning for a global consumer brand.
• Experience in international, matrixed organisations is preferred.
• Significant experience in omni-channel retail and ecommerce.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term multi-channel strategies for sustainable growth.
• Collaborate across departments for operational budgets and financial plans.
• Responsible for financial P&L follow up and analysis.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Budgeting

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Head of Commercial Planning (12 Month Mat. Cover)

Brompton Bicycle is not just a brand; it's a symbol of innovative urban mobility. Founded in London in 1975, we have become a bit of a global icon, with our easily recognisable design and unwavering commitment to making city cycling smarter and more accessible.

At the heart of our success is our ingenious foldable bike – a testament to British engineering excellence. The compact and portable bicycles have revolutionised urban transportation, offering a practical and eco-friendly solution for navigating bustling cityscapes.

Our dedication to sustainability, quality craftsmanship, and stylish design has earned us a loyal following of cycling enthusiasts and commuters worldwide. We are on a mission to create greener, more efficient cities and dedicated to our motto – Create Urban Freedom for Happier Lives.

If you're ready to pedal your career in a new direction and be a part of something truly special, read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The role:

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer and based in our London HQ, you will be responsible for developing long-term multi-channel strategies to achieve sustainable growth globally. As a business specialist you will be a key stakeholder in securing and driving profitability through proactive business and financial controlling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the main point of contact for the CCO and the regional MDs when it comes to financial plans.
• Be a strategic partner for the Global E-com Director, Retail director and Marketing Director, discover opportunities and risks prematurely, and provide actions to secure long-term growth.
• Lead, Develop and support CCO and commercial directors to grow the business.
• Collaborate with all departments with Brompton HQ and Regional teams and support functions regarding operational budgets and financial plans.
• Challenge and support each Regional Lead to drive the selling and optimise profitability during the budgeting process.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to secure stock levels, allocation, strategies and forecasting are being met to drive selling and growth globally.
• Be responsible for the operational and financial budgets for Brompton Bicycle Ltd.
• Together with the Commercial directors and Regional Leads, you set strategies for driving selling and maximising profit globally.
• Consolidation of key strategy work and long-term plans for Brompton Bicycle Ltd. And throughout the year help steer regions and functions towards the 5Yr plans.
• Responsible for operational profit for OMNI channel globally.
• Responsible for the financial P&L follow up and analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Who you are:

• Strategic Thinking: Have the ability to support the management team (Directors and C-Suite) through proactive business controlling in strategic planning towards the global vision
• Problem Solving: Oversee expected financial outcomes, analyse reasons for deviations and take actions together with each region and function to optimise profit.
• Budgeting: Set targets and seek opportunities for sales increase and improved profitability for Brompton Bicycle Ltd OMNI channel globally, both long and short-term.
• Collaboration: Have close cooperation with controllers in the central finance team to support with decisions impacting the overall business and be aware of ongoing initiatives that will impact the business.
• Strong Communication: Coordinate and communicate the annual financial process with both the regional organisations and central functions.

Desired Experience:

• Demonstrated track record of successfully scaling and leading the Commercial Planning for a substantial global consumer brand, driving significant revenue growth and dominance as a player in their market segment.
• Experience as a functional leader in international, matrixed organisations.
• Significant experience in omni-channel retail and ecommerce; with both DTC and B2B channel exposure.

You might not tick all the boxes, and that’s okay, we still encourage you to apply. Here at Brompton we are always looking for people that share the same values and attitudes as we do, as we continue to build diverse teams and a sense of community which is made stronger by each new individual who joins.

Sustainability and Health & Safety Responsibility:

• Set targets for your teams to achieve Brompton sustainability and H&S goals, monitor performance and initiate actions for continuous improvement and objective achievement.
• Plan your department’s projects in line with Brompton’s sustainability goals and Health & Safety Management System and objectives, always seeking to design Sustainability, Health & Safety and wellbeing into the process.
• Provide visible, active, and effective leadership and be a role model in setting the direction of the Sustainability and H&S, engagement, and performance.

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Annual Leave – 25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays.
• Competitive Salary – Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
• Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style, as all employee’s receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories, plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
• Social activities - Throughout the year enjoy time with your colleagues as we host an annual Summer and Christmas party, annual bike rides (both inside and outside the UK), Birthday breakfast, volunteering activities and family fun days just to name a few.
• Learning and Development - Access to free Learning portal and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
• Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme, Care and Health Support, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
• Mental Health – We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling, resources and support for various mental health challenges. There’s also Head Space, Brompton’s approved wellness program for employees.
• Paid Leave – We offer an enhanced Family, Paternity and Maternity leave pay.