Strategic Finance Manager, Rail & Third-Party Transport

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and technology company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Finance Lead to drive financial strategy across Rail and Third-Party Transport operations. This role emphasizes improving efficiency and sustainability, requiring strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a blended working model, emphasizing flexibility and inclusivity. Candidates should have experience in change management and possess a professional accountancy qualification. Join us to make an impact on both operational excellence and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to proactively engage and challenge both finance and non-finance senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Peer-to-peer leadership to drive outcomes.
• Experienced in change management.
• Highly numerate with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and business partnering across our Rail network.
• Manage relationships with third-party transport operations.
• Deliver data-driven insights for commercial decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with teams globally for continuous improvement.
• Provide financial expertise for end-to-end planning.
• Enhance KPI analysis tools for informed decision-making.

Skills

Proactive engagement with stakeholders

Analytical and strategic thinking

Leadership and relationship building

Change management experience

Numeracy and problem-solving skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A leading retail and technology company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Finance Lead to drive financial strategy across Rail and Third-Party Transport operations. This role emphasizes improving efficiency and sustainability, requiring strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a blended working model, emphasizing flexibility and inclusivity. Candidates should have experience in change management and possess a professional accountancy qualification. Join us to make an impact on both operational excellence and strategic growth.