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.

Please get in touch with sarah@cpi-selection.co.uk