Retail Finance Manager

Coronation Road; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Hybrid Working – 3 days in office, 2–3

TPS Perks

Buy & Sell Holiday scheme

Life Assurance

20% staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Perfume Shop is seeking an experienced Retail Finance Manager to lead a Finance team and drive cost accounting, reporting and forecasting in a data-led function. You will shape processes through automation and responsible AI while maintaining strong financial controls.

You will report to the Head of Financial Control and Reporting, partnering with department heads to translate results into actionable business insight and commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent; retail/FMCG exposure preferred.
• Strong accounting and technical knowledge with a track record of improving cost control.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team with coaching and prioritisation.
• Ability to turn financial data into commercial insight and engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience using ERP systems (Oracle Financials) and advanced Excel; familiarity with data warehouses.
• Knowledge of IFRS16 would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of three Retail & Central Analysts, setting clear priorities.
• Own cost accounting, reporting and month-end with clear P&L analysis.
• Lead monthly flash forecast, annual budget and quarterly forecast processes.
• Build relationships with Heads of Department to support decision-making.
• Champion smarter processes, data usage, automation and responsible AI.
• Own key financial controls including balance sheet, IFRS16 and audits.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Finance team leadership

Oracle Financials

Excel

Data warehouses

IFRS16 knowledge

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Financials

Excel

Data warehouses

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Retail Finance Manager to join our Finance team and play a key role in helping us make confident, commercially sound decisions.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control and Reporting, you’ll lead and develop a team responsible for cost accounting, reporting and forecasting, turning financial results and trends into meaningful insight. You’ll also help shape a more efficient, data-led Finance function through process simplification, automation and the responsible use of AI

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead, coach and develop a team of three Retail & Central Analysts, creating clear priorities and supporting their ongoing development.
• Take ownership of cost accounting, reporting and month-end, providing clear P&L analysis and insight against budget, forecast and prior year.
• Lead the monthly flash forecast, annual budget and quarterly forecasting process, constructively challenging and partnering with budget holders.
• Build strong relationships across the business, partnering with Heads of Department to understand results, risks and opportunities and support better decision-making.
• Champion smarter ways of working across Finance through streamlined processes, better use of data, automation and responsible AI.
• Own key financial controls across your areas, including balance sheet control, IFRS16 compliance and internal and external audit requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent experience, ideally gained within retail or FMCG.
• Strong core accounting and technical knowledge, with experience of driving efficiencies and improving cost control.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team, with the ability to set clear priorities, coach others and support their development.
• The ability to turn financial data into clear commercial insight and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience using a leading ERP system, ideally Oracle Financials, alongside excellent Excel skills and experience of data warehouses.
• A hands-on approach to understanding the detail, paired with the judgement to identify opportunities, solve problems and drive meaningful change. Knowledge of IFRS16 would be an advantage

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• DiscretionaryBonus– We love to share our success with you!
• Access to Stream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.
• Hybrid Working! 3 days office and 2 days off-site.
• Access to our TPS Perks which offers you a variety of saving and discount options.
• Buy & Sell Holiday scheme and Life Assurance.
• 20% staff discount, as well as discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile.
• Round the clock support from ourpartnership withRetailTrust.
• Cycle to work scheme for those who don’t mind riding up the hills of High Wycombe.

We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.