Commercial Finance Manager delivering commercial insights and financial performance analysis for The Very Group's finance community. Business partnering and reporting to enhance decision making within the Financial Services division.
Responsibilities
Business Partnering
Business Partner for the FS commercial function - challenging business on performance against targets and cost.
Provide financial analysis and oversight on strategic proposals/scenario analysis to understand the scale of opportunities/risk.
Deliver high quality commercial insight leading to improved decision making and opportunity development.
Foster close working relationship with FS commercial team and build out network with retail trading teams.
Monthly Financial Reporting
Input into monthly reporting narrative for GPR packs.
Monthly Business Reviews
Preparation of monthly business reviews.
Lead financial review sessions with FS commercial team to discuss monthly performance.
Budget & Forecasting
Lead on the preparation of inputs into annual budget and in-year forecast processes in line with group timetable.
Requirements
ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified Accountant (part qualified candidates will be considered in exceptional cases)
Advanced Excel and data skills who enjoys understanding drivers of performance and using data to tell a story (Data is key for us).
A self-starter with the desire & confidence to influence diverse audiences and build effective relationships across the business and externally.
Commercially aware with the ability to appreciate impact of decisions on the financials.
Naturally questioning with experience delivering simplification. Proactive in investigating anomalies, risks or errors able to build advocacy and suggest opportunities for improvement.
Benefits
Flexible, hybrid working model
Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
£1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
30 days holiday + bank holidays
LinkedIn Learning access
Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
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