Retail Finance Manager — Data-Driven Leader (Hybrid)

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

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.