Retail Finance Director

Overview

In this role you will lead the Retail Finance function to align commercial finance with the overall retail strategy, driving growth and value for N Brown. You will shape and execute the commercial finance program, coach a large team, and partner with senior leadership to improve ROI and profitability. The role combines strategic planning, governance, and performance insight to support decision-making and financial stewardship. This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership position in a values-driven, inclusive organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• car allowance and parking
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• private healthcare
• annual bonus scheme
• pension with up to 8% contribution

Responsibilities

• Lead the Retail and Supply Chain Finance Teams to embed the commercial agenda and optimise value against targets
• Define and drive ROI measures with the Retail SLT and implement activities to improve divisional ROI
• Provide clear linkage of divisional results to statutory results and ensure regulatory compliance
• Create the annual budget for the Group within the financial planning process
• Lead Commercial Finance Business Partners to support divisional activities, monthly close and reporting
• Provide commercial narrative and tracking of issues to support trading performance
• Give independent, practical advice to embed commercial mindset and governance
• Lead strategic financial planning and guide finance partners to implement divisions’ plans
• Drive finance change engagement and improve financial processes and accountability
• Lead and develop a large, diverse finance team to deliver business objectives

Key requirements

• Formal finance qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-first approach
• First-class commercial problem solving, analysis and decision-making
• Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels with strategic/creative thinking
• Confident, clear, concise communication and strong influencing skills
• Highly driven, fast-paced, adaptable to change
• Visible change catalyst with leadership presence
• Innovative, curious mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo
• Strong leadership for growing and developing a large team

• leadership
• influence
• communication
• financial planning and budgeting
• ROI measurement and analysis
• management reporting

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