Group Finance Manager

Posted 10 July 2019
Salary £325 - £375 per day
LocationCity of London
ReferenceBBBH89787_1562777643
Contact NameSaskia Wadsworth-Smith

Job description

A well known retail business are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team on a 4-6 month basis. The role will sit within the FP&A Team and will work closely with the finance team within the business. This would be a great role for someone who has a recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW or international equivalent) and 3+ years' experience in a related finance role. Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential, while commercial acumen and demonstrated experience of understanding key business drivers will be critical to the success of this role. Experience working in a Group finance team is desirable

Responsibilities include:

  • Management of Monthly Investment Review meetings
  • Responsible for the administration of the Capex Approval Process; review and challenge of capex requests, including analysis of input data and business case assumptions.
  • Support the development of enhanced report formats
  • Provide materials and commentary for shareholder reporting
  • Communicating with key stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of budget, spend, forecasts and investment returns, highlighting risks and opportunities, and offering conclusions and commentary.
  • Assist the retail businesses with development of density/contribution reporting.
  • Build effective business partner relationships with key stakeholders; working collaboratively with the retail finance teams within each business.
  • Undertake strategic ad hoc project work as required.

Requirements include:

  • Accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW or international equivalent)
  • 3+ years' experience in a related finance role.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Experience of digital performance management and return on investment would be a distinct advantage.