Chief Finance Officer jobs in United Kingdom

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Do you have a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?

Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!

This position is based at our Head Office in Amersham. You must live within a reasonable distance to the office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.

Job Purpose

As a Commercial Finance FP&A Manager, you will be responsible for delivering actional financial insights, supporting strategic and trading decisions, and driving margin and profitability improvements across channels and categories. You will lead forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis while providing critical support on pricing, promotions, stock planning and supplier negotiations. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will influence key decisions by translating financial data into clear commercial recommendations, helping the business achieve its growth and profitability goals.
You'll be a commercially driven finance professional with a strong background in FP&A or commercial finance, ideal gained in within a multi-site retailer or consumer goods environment. You have hands-on experience partnering with Buying and Merchandising teams and a clear understanding of how trading decisions impact sales, margin and stock. You're confident building forecasts, analysing performance and influencing decisions through sharp financial insight. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are naturally curious and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. Strong Excel and modelling skills are essential and you'll bring a proactive mindset, attention to detail and the

Skills & Experience
1. Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or FP&A role, preferably in retail or FMGC
2. Strong financial modelling and Excel skills
3. Strong numerical and commercial acumen with attention to detail
4. Excellent communication and influencing skills - able to challenge and support non-finance stakeholders.
5. Strong business acumen with understanding of merchandising and buying.

Responsibilities
• Preparation and review of Weekly and Monthly Trading reports.
• Lead budgeting, reforecasting and financial planning cycles for relevant channels and categories with the buying and merchandising teams.
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as intake margin, markdowns, cover and sell-through to drive performance.
• Collaborate with the Buying and Merchandising teams to improve reporting
capabilities and data tools, aligning outputs with the overall business strategy.
• Provide effective challenge and support to the Chief Product Officer, Buying and Trading Director, highlighting risks and opportunities.

For further details about the role, please consult the Job Profile.

As an employee at The Entertainer, your amazing benefits will include:

- Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays)

- Retail Trust & Virtual GP

- Pension salary sacrifice

- Flexible access to your pay via Wage Stream

- Generous toy discount

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

- High Street and leisure discounts

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Life Cover

So, if you've got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places, apply now!