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Finance Recruitment Consultant – Retail and Consumer Brands
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.
What will you be doing?
- 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
What would we love to see from you?
- 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)
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance, Analyst, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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