Senior Finance Business Partner (Retail) in Watford

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact. We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA and Europe. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, large-scale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

A bit about the role: We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead on end-to-end Retail profitability providing clear and concise recommendations to optimise and enhance our Retail Estate while reporting benefits through relevant Financial KPIs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Business Partner to the Retail Revenue and Field Directors and their Direct Reports.
• Commercial Finance leadership across the Retail end to end P&L.
• Detailed understanding of controllable costs and contracts as well as budget ownership.
• Build Profitability framework across over 40k shops to include:
• Understanding profitability by various segments.
• Identify and prioritise highest value opportunities.
• Understand operational levers to drive value including people, investment & incentives.
• Challenge existing ways of working to unlock financial benefits.
• Build prioritised pipeline with relevant stakeholders of activities for Optimisation strategy.
• Provide profitability & sensitivity scenarios.
• Work with the analytical teams to develop benefit tracking measurement post implementation of any recommendations.
• Clear KPI framework to be established.
• Upskill the business to understand the Commercial drivers of profitability by channel and work alongside senior leadership to drive change.
• Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc commercial requests as required.

What experience we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with previous experience in Commercial Finance as well as partnering Senior Stakeholders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional workstreams and influence outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills and able to articulate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and ability to apply this to decision making and recommendations.
• Strong financial modelling required enhanced with the ability to actively translate this into actions & insight.
• Previous experience of driving improvements to underlying profitability.
• Self-starter with a keen attention to detail and independent thinking.

About us: At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet. Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.

Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.

Sustainability – Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We’ve already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we’re working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.

Empowering every voice – We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes. Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins.

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre: At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

Benefits:

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Single Private Health Cover
• Complimentary Private Medical Income Protection
• Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
• Wellness Allowance £500
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Volunteering Days
• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job. If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at careers@allwyn.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.