Senior Finance Business Partner - Retail & Scratch Cards in Watford

A bit about the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead on Retail profitability and Scratchcard performance providing recommendations for change and optimisation

Responsibilities

• Business Partner to the Retail and Product Directors and their Direct Reports
• Work with Retail leadership team to drive business change and operational efficiencies through end to end P&L accountability
• Finance Lead supporting Retail Channels & Scratchcard Product team
• Finance lead for Scratchcard strategy, business cases, modelling and PIRs
• Finance lead for Retail benefit cases including development of business case and post investment review.
• Develop a reporting and governance framework to support business strategic initiatives across Retail & Scratchcards
• Lead on the consolidation of benefits tracking of business initiatives as identified through P&L optimisation
• Through thorough analysis and measurement, influence decisions and recommend key areas of focus and improvement. This could include:
• Pricepoint optimisation
• Product Mix recommendations
• Retailer specific trend analysis
• Understand significant cost lines and challenge investment proposals where required.
• Accountable for the input of new Retail & SC initiatives into the planning process
• Support the Head of Finance with adhoc commercial requests as required
• Work with the analytical teams to develop benefit tracking measurement and robust assumptions for commercial cases
• Upskill the business to understand the Commercial drivers of profitability by channel and work alongside senior leadership to drive change

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Highly numerate with the ability to analyse, model and interpret data, including large data sets
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to articulate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and ability to apply this to decision making and recommendations
• Experience in a similar Commercial Finance role preferred
• Advanced MS Excel skills, data manipulation and financial modelling
• 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.

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)

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.

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 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.

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