Operations Finance Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Vets for Pets; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Operations Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will play a key role in driving performance in retail operations, working closely with senior leaders, while also leading a high-performing team. This position offers hybrid working and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A experience required.
• Proven business partnering skills are necessary.
• Experience in retail or multi-site operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for store operations.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Build business cases for investment and support key operational projects.

Skills

FP&A

Business Partnering

Analytical Mindset

Commercial Acumen

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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Operations Finance Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Handforth

Client: Vets for Pets

Location: Handforth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 588243eaf8e7

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Partner Retail to Drive Strategic Growth!

Are you a commercially savvy finance professional with a passion for partnering with Operations to drive performance? Join Pets at Home as an Operations Finance Manager, and play a key role in shaping the financial success of our retail, grooming, and pet services.

This role is being recruited as a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. We anticipate a start in autumn 2025, but would also welcome an earlier start and handover period with the current role holder. The role offers hybrid working (two days per week in the office) from our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for store operations
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and performance analysis
• Partner with senior retail leaders to influence strategic decisions
• Build business cases for investment and support key operational projects
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing finance team

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong FP&A experience
• Proven business partnering skills with senior stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical mindset
• Retail or multi-site experience is a plus

We value diversity and encourage people from all walks of life to apply. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you believe you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviors, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

At Pets at Home, we’re more than a retailer—we’re a community of pet lovers. Join a collaborative, values-driven team where your insights will make a real impact on our stores and the pets (and people!) we serve.