Financial Operations Director
This role is a key member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director. As Financial Operations Director, you will oversee the finance function with full autonomy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a high-performing finance team.
* Oversee period-end close, monthly management, variance analysis, audit, and core internal finance deliverables.
* Partner with 10 department heads to drive profitability through business partnering.
* Provide commercial insights, leverage data, and identify key metrics to inform business decisions.
* Collaborate closely with the Group FD and other budget holders on budgets and performance.
* Develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives and sales-growth strategies.
Requirements:
* A fully qualified professional with 5-7 years post-qualification experience.
* Strong commercial acumen and experience in financial operations.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with department heads.
* Experience in Retail or FMCG sectors, particularly in trading entities or environments, is advantageous.
* Alternatively, a background in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Customer-Facing roles would be ideal.
* Passion for the retail industry and its challenges.
* Ability to work collaboratively with budget holders to optimise performance.
* Solution-oriented approach with proactive ideas to drive commercial growth.