Finance Manager

Location: Hertfordshire

Finance Manager – Retail  Hatfield (Hybrid Working)  Up to £62,000  benefits The Opportunity A leading, large-scale retail business is looking for a commercially focused Finance Manager to join its high-performing finance team. This role sits at the heart of the organisation, partnering with operational and commercial leaders to drive performance, improve decision-making, and deliver meaningful financial insight. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment and wants to play a key role in shaping financial outcomes across a complex, multi-channel business.

The Role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial performance across a key business area, acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate reporting, forward-looking analysis, and actionable insights that influence strategic decisions and drive profitability.

Key Responsibilities Lead monthly reporting processes, including variance analysis and clear, concise commentary Take ownership of financial planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Partner with senior stakeholders to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities for improvement Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs to improve business visibility Provide financial input into commercial decisions, including pricing, contracts, and new business initiatives Support investment appraisals and ensure robust financial evaluation of projects Strengthen financial controls and ensure integrity of data and reporting processes Deliver insight into performance trends and recommend actions to improve outcomes What You’ll Be Working On Driving performance across a significant revenue-generating business unit Supporting commercial teams with financial modelling and decision support Improving the quality and accessibility of financial insight across the business Partnering cross-functionally to align financial and operational priorities About You You’ll be a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical capability and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Skills & Experience Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) Strong commercial finance or business partnering experience Background in retail, FMCG, or another high-volume, fast-paced environment Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insight Proven experience working with non-financial stakeholders Highly

Desirable Experience in a multi-site or customer-facing organisation Exposure to pricing, promotions, or contract-based revenue models Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools What’s on Offer Salary up to £62,000 Hybrid working model Strong career progression opportunities within a large organisation Collaborative and commercially driven culture Comprehensive benefits package