Finance Manager (Business Partner)

Your new companyHays are delighted to be working with a high-growth retail organisation looking for a Qualified Finance Manager. The company is experiencing significant growth and, as such, is looking to grow their team.Your new roleThis role supports the supply chain and distribution arm of the organisation and will be heavily involved in working with the key operational stakeholders from both an internal and external perspective.Key duties include:

• Own financial reporting for direct costs, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
• Partner with key stakeholders to challenge performance against budgets and forecasts and support effective decision-making.
• Lead forecasting cycles, ensuring key cost drivers, seasonality, and operational inputs are accurately reflected.
• Design and deliver monthly management accounts and performance reporting.
• Provide clear financial analysis and commentary, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to track performance and profitability across the cost base.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, data models, and automation to support scale.
• Support balance sheet accuracy and lead external audit.

What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for a qualified accountant who can demonstrate initiative and the ability to business partner with non-finance stakeholders. Candidates with a background in retail, supply chain or logistics would be of benefit but this is not essential. We are looking for ambitious candidates looking for the next stage in their career.What you'll get in returnA generous benefits package, hybrid working 2 days WFH and a potential bonus plus excellent career development.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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