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 IN FINANCE

> Finance Analyst

> Finance Manager

> Functional Finance Director/ VP

> Chief Finance Officer