The role
With responsibility for our Mainline Full Price Stores, Outlets, Concessions and Digital Concession channels, this role acts as the vital strategic link between global retail operations and the core finance function, ensuring these channels are optimized for growth and that the 'story' behind the numbers is accurate, transparent, and actionable.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Commercial Partnership: Act as the key Finance contact to the Director of Retail Operations and their team. You’ll translate complex data into clear insights that drive store performance and global strategyBudgeting & Planning: Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles for the retail organization, ensuring all commercial drivers are captured and challengedPortfolio Performance & Feasibility: Conduct high-level reviews of the store portfolio. You’ll lead financial modelling for store feasibility, identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting the business in making 'go/no-go' decisions on global locationsIncentive Tracking: Oversee the tracking of store incentive programs, ensuring they are driving the right behaviours and delivering ROI for the brandThe Commercial 'Reality Check': Work closely with the Accounting teams to ensure the month-end results make sense against the commercial 'view of the world.'Labor & Payroll Strategy: Partner with Payroll teams to oversee and forecast store wages—our largest controllable cost. You’ll analyse headcount productivity and ensure wage spend is agile and aligned with sales volatilityStock Reporting: Support Buying and Merchandising Teams with reporting of Stock Intake, including Committed, OTB and Intake MarginsOther Ad hoc support for Head of Commercial Finance and Chief Financial Officer What skills/qualifications do I need?
Experience: 2+ years post-qualified experience (PQE) in a commercial finance role, ideally within a fast-paced Retail or FMCG environmentQualifications: Must be ACA or CIMA qualifiedCommercial Mindset: Ideally commercially minded with the ability to proactively challenge and understand the data in front of them to drive business performanceEfficiency Focused: A natural problem-solver who dislikes manual data entry and is always looking for a 'better way' to get to the answer through automation and process improvementCommunication: Proven ability to translate complex commercial P&Ls and financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders across the business About the location
Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. . Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.
What we stand for
The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers
One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas
We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind
We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future
Benefits
A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each dayWe are a disability committed certified employerEmployee discount for you to spend with family and friends25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous serviceBank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days offAccess to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through AvivaUNUM employee assistance helplineLife assurance coverAccess to discounted gym membership and corporate discountsHybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pmFree, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail TrustEnhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellnessDedicated mental health support from our mental health first aidersEye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!#WeAreAllSaints
Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.
We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.
Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.
If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.
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