Commercial Finance Manager

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Do you enjoy being at the centre of commercial decision-making in a fast-paced, multi-channel retail business?

We’re partnering with a well-established fashion and lifestyle brand to appoint a Commercial Finance Manager into its London head office team. This is a highly visible business partnering role, working closely with senior stakeholders across retail, ecommerce, property, and operations to drive performance, challenge thinking, and support strategic decision-making.

Reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance and managing one direct report, you’ll play a key role in trade reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and board‑level analysis, while acting as a trusted finance partner to non‑finance leaders across the business.

• Partnering with head office departments to review, forecast, and control overhead spend
• Leading monthly budget reviews with senior stakeholders and agreeing clear action plans
• Delivering insightful analysis to support and challenge commercial and operational decisions
• Overseeing weekly trade reporting across sales, margin, and stock, with detailed variance analysis
• Supporting property decisions including new store proposals, rent reviews, and Capex spend
• Owning commercial input into month‑end P&L and balance sheet reviews
• Producing channel, store, territory, and KPI reporting with clear commentary
• Supporting the preparation of the monthly Board pack
• Taking ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and longer‑term planning cycles
• Managing and developing one direct report

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA / CA)
• Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience
• Experience working in a multi‑site or multi‑channel environment
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision‑making
• Solid experience across budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability
• Background in retail, fashion, or consumer‑led businesses
• Exposure to trade reporting, store economics, or property decisions
• Experience operating within a larger group structure

Location: Central London (3 days in office)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance, Analyst, and Accounting/Auditing

Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry