Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid: 2 days in office, 3 days remote)
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Company
We are partnering a leading, household-name PLC navigating a highly dynamic commercial landscape. As data capabilities and advanced analytics increasingly underpin their corporate strategy, the Commercial Finance function has become a critical driver of business performance. We are seeking a technically sophisticated, commercially astute Finance Manager to lead our AI & Data Analytics financial reporting workstream. This role bridges the gap between complex big data infrastructure and executive-level corporate finance.
Position Overview
The Finance Manager – AI & Data Analytics will oversee the financial narrative for the business core commercial drivers, including high-profile loyalty programs, marketing campaigns, and major trade initiatives. You will take ownership of the data structures and insights that inform senior leadership (up to Group CFO), FP&A, and Investor Relations. Operating in a high-visibility capacity, you will transform raw data into robust, institutional-grade commercial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Reporting & Market Insight
- Standardised Reporting: Deliver period-end trading reports and take full ownership of the Sales & Marketing KPI performance packs from a financial perspective.
- Weekly Trading Pace: Prepare weekly commercial reporting packs tracking financial and non-financial KPIs across operational measures and strategic pillars such as Loyalty.
- PLC Reporting Inputs: Produce rigorous financial content, trend analysis, and commentary for Interim and Full-Year market announcements.
- Promotional Tracking: Maintain a centralized evaluation system for all centrally led promotions, key events, and major launches to provide granular insight into Like-for-Like (LFL) performance outcomes.
- Advanced Financial Modelling: Build, scale, and maintain sophisticated budget and forecasting models, partnering closely with the Commercial Finance Manager to embed dynamic assumptions.
- Dashboard Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated Power BI dashboards to enhance visibility into commercial and operational performance metrics.
- Campaign Evaluation: Conduct objective campaign performance analysis to measure ROI, identify hidden operational risks, and isolate growth opportunities.
- Data Integrity: Implement strict quality controls to ensure the absolute accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all management information and reporting outputs.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- People Management: Line-manage, mentor, and support one Analyst, providing day-to-day strategic direction, workload prioritisation, and professional development support.
- Corporate Liaison: Act as the central point of contact for the FP&A team and the Head of Investor Relations regarding sales performance and market queries.
- Cross-Functional Influence: Build strong, collaborative working relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Head of Revenue Management, Head of Marketing ROI, FP&A Manager, and Head of BI Insights.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with demonstrated post-qualification experience within a fast-paced corporate or PLC environment.
- Advanced Technical Skills: High literacy in SQL and Power BI, alongside advanced financial modelling capabilities. Experience dealing with large, unstructured datasets is essential.
- Commercial Acumen: A proven track record of looking beyond core financial metrics to evaluate non-financial KPIs, customer behaviour, and marketing ROI.
- Executive Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distil complex analytical findings into clear, authoritative narratives for C-suite executives and external stakeholders.
- Up to £85,000, bonus and wider bens.
- Comprehensive PLC benefits package (including pension scheme, healthcare options, and share-save structures).
- Structured hybrid working model (2 days office-based, 3 days remote).
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Finance Manager - AI & Data in Milton Keynes employer: JSS
JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.
