Robert half is partnering with a multi national market leading business in its search for a Commercial finance manager. This is an exciting opportunity upcoming in the finance department for a keen and motivated individual who is looking to develop in their career. In this role you will provide commercial insights to the Management team, partner the business to optimize and challenge financial performance, as well as drive/support commercial initiatives, and report on them.
The successful candidate will be able to monitor and forecast KPI's, analyse key information and use their initiative to report variances. The candidate will possess analytical skills, and be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders on all levels. They will be proactive and ensure complex information is relayed effectively.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly trading reports / dashboards & weekly CEO updates
- Prepare monthly presentations on the trading performance
- Identify the key trends and drivers of the result
- Work alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by site, by brand, by location
- Review of P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and present key trends.
- Partner with key stakeholders
- Actively look to improve reporting impact & efficiency in preparation by maximising the use/potential of the SAP analytics tool and aiming to reduce reliance on spreadsheets, manual manipulation of data
- Work closely with the Country Manager to optimise performance, cost control and improve profitability
- Provide support and information to improve decision-making
- Quarterly forecasts
- Lead and manage the annual budget preparation & presentation
- Management responsibility of 4 direct reports, including the development of roles and responsibilities.
You:
- Qualified Accountant
- Efficient - working to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of Excel &/or SAP
- Possess commercial and analytical acumen
- Ability to establish the appropriate frameworks and processes
- Ability to multi-task, adapt and respond to changing priorities.
- Self-motivated with ability to develop, encourage and lead a strong high performance team.
- Confident presenting to and challenging senior stakeholders where necessary.
- Multi-site experience either in hospitality or retail (desirable)
Benefits & Rewards
- Performance Based Bonus Scheme
- Employee Life Assurance
- Learning & Development
- Free Secure Car Parking
- Dress Down Fridays
- Flexi-Time
- Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
- Free Eye Test
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