Are you a finance professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment?

My client is a leading multi-channel retailer seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team at their head office in the heart of the Thames Valley and very close to High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.

As a key member of the Commercial Finance team, you will work closely with the Finance Manager, contributing to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) cycle. This role offers the opportunity to support crucial business processes such as the annual budget, regular re-forecasting, and long-term strategic planning. You'll maintain and enhance financial models, develop innovative analytical methods, and assist in strengthening partnerships across departments to help drive business success.

Key

Responsibilities:


Prepare and deliver detailed weekly trade reports, capturing essential sales, margin, and inventory metrics. Provide insights into performance trends and highlight key areas of concern.
Support the Finance Manager in preparing and updating the company’s budget, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
Collaborate on month-end closing activities, analysing variances between actual results and budgeted/forecasted figures. Deliver commentary to explain deviations and recommend improvements.
Assist in identifying and evaluating commercial opportunities, helping to shape the company’s strategic direction.
Key Skills and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, or recent experience in a financial role.
Strong ability to transform complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
A solid understanding of retail business operations and the ability to link financial data to business strategies.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
A full, valid UK driver’s license is preferred.
Salary - £40K - £45K

Office based with some flexible working from home and easily commutable from High Wycombe, Amersham, Beaconsfield and accessible from the M40.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing business, develop your finance career, and be part of an innovative retail team.

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