Store Manager

Gbs Uk; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail company in the United Kingdom seeks a Finance Business Partner to deliver financial expertise that supports profitable growth. The role involves building relationships with retail leadership, driving performance via financial analysis, and collaborating with store managers. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills. Benefits include employee discounts, annual bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement, making this a compelling role for finance professionals.

Benefits

15% store discount

10% discount for a friend or family member

Annual bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Market leading pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

'MyPerks' discounts with 850+ retailers

Free onsite parking

Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with relevant certifications.
• Strong analytical skills to derive insights from complex data.
• Excellent communication for explaining financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with managers to enhance finance business partnering.
• Drive business performance by analyzing focus metrics.
• Produce weekly retail business updates for finance leadership.
• Set quarterly takings budgets in collaboration with managers.
• Resolve store queries promptly and effectively.
• Ensure valuable reporting is delivered to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Influencing skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

As a Finance Business Partner, you will support our stores and retail leadership team, providing financial expertise to support and challenge the Retail teams in order to deliver profitable growth for Morrisons. You will be working in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment supporting a large team of high‑profile, retail stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build local relationships with Regional Managers and Stores Managers - role model great finance business partnering
• Review relevant focus metrics and work to drive business performance forward by completing deep‑dives on store specific issues and taking RMs through findings - proactive attitude
• Understand EBITDA of focus stores, and the drivers of store performance
• Produce the monday morning retail business update pack and take finance leadership through key performance metrics for the week
• Set the stores takings budgets each quarter, utilising regional knowledge and working with regional managers
• Fully understand the quarterly payroll build, including key investments which impact a store's operation
• Respond to store queries within 24 hours, providing responses which are friendly and helpful, which improve store understanding of the issues. Recognise where stores may require additional support and call or visit
• Work in partnership with the reporting team contact to ensure stores and RMs are receiving all reporting they require. Ensure that all reporting sent from the team is value add, and has a clear purpose

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• A 'can‑do' mindset: A problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Strong analytical skills: Able to turn complex data into actionable insights.
• Confidence to challenge: The ability to influence and gain buy‑in from a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management.
• Great communication skills: Able to explain complex financials in a simple way.
• Resilience and adaptability: Comfortable navigating a business that's evolving and growing.
• A sense of ownership: Taking responsibility for results and seeing things through.

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

Benefits

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Annual bonus scheme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• 'MyPerks' giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Healthcare