Senior Commercial Finance Manager - Digital
Reporting to: Associate Director Commercial Finance
Department: Commercial Finance
Location: JD Sports Fashion PLC, Edinburgh House, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
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:
- 3years+ 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
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Senior Commercial Finance Manager in Bury employer: JDSPORTS
JD Sports Hemel Hempstead is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on energy and passion for sports fashion. As a Store Manager, you will not only lead a dynamic team but also benefit from extensive employee growth opportunities and a commitment to maintaining premium standards, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career path in a fast-paced retail environment.
