FINANCE

About the Function

The finance team is accountable for end-to-end finance planning and strategy, key activities include budgeting & forecasting, keeping accurate records for all daily operations, preparing Financial statements and audit processes, preparing balance sheets, recording accounts payable and accounts receivable. In addition, they may play a central role in cost saving initiatives or large-scale programmes. They would typically work closely with all leaders of the business, including budget holders and Merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting the commercial direction of the business in line with strategy.
• Produce budgets, forecasts and financial models for the board of directors.
• Own capex and opex budget expenditure planning alongside business partners.
• Support or lead on investor relations and reporting.
• Identify opportunities and own analysis of revenue streams.
• Provide advice on M&A, fund-raising and financing responsibilities

Your Skillset

• Experience working in consumer products, retail/wholesale finance functions.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, particularly stock accounting and supply chains.
• ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified.
• Experience in working with ERP/Finance systems

A Typical Career Journey

Finance Analyst > Finance Manager > Functional Finance Director/VP > Chief Finance Officer