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Cedar is supporting a global retail business with the hire of a Commercial Finance Manager. In this role you'll act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, delivering insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and business planning across head office departments and all retail channels.
You'll also play a pivotal part in the preparation of board reports, trade reviews, and new business proposals, all with a focus on enhancing commercial decision-making and supporting sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior stakeholders to review costs, forecast overheads, and identify opportunities for efficiency
- Lead monthly budget reviews with department heads and help shape action plans
- Oversee and review weekly trade performance, with detailed margin and stock analysis
- Support property-related financial planning
- Deliver monthly reporting on P&L, KPI dashboards, and variance analysis
- Prepare budget, quarterly forecasts, and 5-year plans
- Act as a key contact for group-wide reporting, analysis, and planning
- Manage and develop one Commercial Finance Analyst
Qualifications & Experience:
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
- Experience in a multi-site or retail environment preferred
- Strong commercial finance and business partnering background
- Proven ability to deliver strategic insight and influence stakeholders
- Strong forecasting, budgeting, and business case preparation skills
Key Attributes:
- Proactive, analytical, and commercially astute
- Collaborative leader with excellent communication skills
- Resilient under pressure and able to manage competing deadline
Please contact Cedar for a full role brief and to be considered for this position.
