At a Glance
- Tasks: Support digital teams with financial insights to drive online sales and profitability.
- Company: Join JD Sports, a leading global retailer in sports fashion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of digital finance.
- Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with commercial finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands. To support its extensive online operations, we are looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager in Commercial Finance - Digital to help teams deliver exceptional online performance. As the Senior Commercial Finance Manager – Digital, you will work closely with digital trade colleagues to fully embed financial support into key leadership decision making.
Main duties:
- Provide commercial finance support to the Associate Director to maximise sales profitably across the digital business.
- Drive successful business outcomes by being a true partner to the Digital trading teams, providing financial analysis, strategic insights and financial support with a laser focus on delivering sales plans and EBIT targets.
- Active contributor to trade meetings, helping to support trade directors and the wider trade team.
- Deliver commercial, trading and financial insight into opportunities to further accelerate profitable growth.
- Extensive experience of handling data and the ability to translate clear messages from a range of data sources.
- Financial modelling of different sales, margin and fulfilment scenarios.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in your area, working collaboratively with partners across the business to build deliverable plans.
- Particular interest in candidates with experience in online retail operations (DC and store fulfilment and delivery); digital marketing (development and tracking of digital channel plans); customer analysis (segmentation, loyalty, LTV).
- Identify and embed improvements in processes, analysis and tools.
- Work closely with colleagues in Commercial Finance (in Digital and broader Finance Business Partners) as well as across the Finance function.
Skills/experience/knowledge needed:
- 3 years+ CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualified Accountant.
- Commercial Finance / Business Partner experience essential.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong data analysis and financial modelling skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills, with a track record of developing positive working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Positive, flexible, enthusiastic and driven.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SQL a plus.
- Particular interest in candidates who can demonstrate experience in ecommerce, marketplace, technology or digital sectors more widely.
Senior Commercial Finance Manager in Bryn employer: JD GROUP
JD Sports Group PLC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, JD provides extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that team members can thrive in their careers while contributing to the company's success as a leading international retailer. Located in a vibrant industry hub, employees benefit from a culture that values creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
