- Lead finance strategy for a consumer retails business with nationwide operations
- To drive profitability, expansion, and commercial performance
About Our Client
Our client is a consumer-focused retail business with footprints across multiple locations. The organization is known for its customer-centric culture, ambitious growth plans, and commitment to operational excellence.
Job Description
- Lead the overall commercial finance and business partnering function.
- Partner closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive business performance.
- Provide actionable insights on sales, margins, profitability, and operational KPIs.
- Develop and enhance financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Monitor business performance and identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
- Evaluate new store openings, expansion initiatives, and investment opportunities.
- Support pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and menu/product profitability analysis.
- Deliver financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Establish performance dashboards and reporting frameworks for business leaders.
- Drive productivity improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and non-finance functions.
- Lead monthly business reviews and performance discussions with management teams.
- Ensure robust financial controls while maintaining a commercially focused mindset.
- Coach and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Act as a key contributor to long-term strategic planning and business transformation initiatives.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA is advantageous.
- Proven experience in Finance Business Partnering and Commercial Finance leadership roles.
- Strong background within food retail, QSR, restaurant, FMCG retail, or multi-site consumer businesses.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial outcomes.
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, communication, and leadership skills.
What's on Offer
- Salary & benefits based on experience
Contact:
Quote job ref: JN-082026-7082811
