This is an excellent commercial opportunity in a market leading retail brand based in Wiltshire. This is reporting directly into executive leaders so strong communications skills are essential. This position will be pivotal in business partnering supply chain/logistics and providing insight as well as challenging the numbers.
Client Details
My client are a highly reputable and well known retail brand with an excellent market reputation.
Description
The key responsibilities in this role:
*Operate as a true business partner to Merchandising Director and the Group Supply Chain Director with effective engagement and communication
*Commercial and financial insight, input and challenge into all Stock and Logistics initiatives and investments to ensure value creation and appropriate due diligence and controls
*Responsibility for overall financial management of Stock and Group Logistics
*Work with internal and 3rd party logistics contacts to report performance for both the High St and Travel divisions, tracking against KPIs and identifying opportunities for further efficiencies
*Support the Merchandising Director in managing stock levels, identifying problem stock and ensuring appropriate clearance plans and provisions are in place
*Balance sheet responsibility, including inventory valuation, ensuring everything is complete and accurate
*Provide analysis, insight and informative reporting as required by the High Street Finance Director to support and influence business decisions
*Liaise with external auditors as required
*Financial support in strategic transformation projects as required
*Manage a direct report supporting their development and learning
Profile
Applicants for the role should possess the following:
*A full and recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with demonstrable post qualified experience gained within industry.
*Proven experience of business partnering, forecasting and delivering month end.
*A background of supporting and challenging businesses to make optimal operational and performance decisions.
*A proactive approach to driving improvement to outputs and processes.
*Commercially minded - quick to understand the business and identify risks and opportunities.
*Analytical - able to present complex data in an understandable and impactful way
Job Offer
What is on offer:
*£70,000 - £80,000 salary with a £5,000 car allowance and performance related bonus on top.
*Hybrid working
*25 days holiday + your birthday off
*Other additional benefits