Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Blackburn | Flexible & Hybrid Working

Robert Half is partnering with a leading global retail company to find a Finance Manager for its expanding finance team in Blackburn. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving commercial initiatives, providing valuable insights to the management team, and collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

This position is ideal for a proactive leader who can make impactful business decisions, provide solutions, and deliver tangible results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly trading reports, dashboards, and CEO updates
• Create monthly presentations detailing trading performance
• Identify key trends and drivers affecting performance
• Collaborate with the management accounts team to analyse performance by site, brand, and location
• Regularly review P&L cost items to understand cost structure and highlight key trends
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business
• Enhance the impact and efficiency of reporting by utilising SAP analytics and reducing reliance on spreadsheets and manual data manipulation
• Work closely with the Country Manager to optimise performance, control costs, and improve profitability
• Provide insights to support decision-making
• Lead quarterly forecasting
• Oversee the annual budget preparation and presentation
• Manage a team of 4 direct reports, focusing on role development and responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills:

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong background in finance business partnering and team management
• Experience working in large organisations is preferred
• Expertise in business partnering, financial reporting, and commercial analysis
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong Excel skills are essential; experience with POWER BI is a plus

If you are a results-driven finance professional seeking a dynamic role with a leading retail business, apply today!

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