Senior Commercial Finance Manager - Central London (37.5 hours)
Rituals UK & Ireland (B Corp™)
We’re looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to lead commercial finance excellence for a leading international omni‑channel brand. Based in our London office and as part of the local Management Team, you will provide strategic financial insights and partner with business leaders to deliver sustainable growth in the UK & Ireland markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Partnering – Act as a trusted financial partner to local market teams, providing planning, analysis and performance reporting to drive business objectives.
- Plan & Control Cycle – Lead the financial planning and control cycle, ensuring robust forecasting, budgeting and insightful reporting for all business lines.
- Sales & KPI Mastery – Analyse and report on online and offline store sales, promotions, events and product launches, with clear visibility on expansion plans and performance drivers.
- P&L Ownership – Deliver expert insights on P&L from sales to profitability across Retail, Digital, Wholesale and B2B channels.
- Commercial Analysis – Proactively deliver business analyses on sales and cost performance, linking financial insights to commercial strategies and operational execution.
- Process Improvement – Support continuous improvement in reporting, analytics and financial processes, participating in cross‑functional projects with the central Control & Analytics team.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, supporting them in achieving sales and EBITDA targets.
- Collaborate – Cross‑functionally & cross‑matrix with key business leads, local & global partners.
- Management Team – Senior leader within the market supporting the Managing Director, inspiring and driving performance & engagement across the UK & Ireland.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in commercial finance, business control or sales finance roles.
- Fully qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA) and/or a related Business Degree.
- Strong analytical, communication and consulting skills.
- Experience in a fast‑paced environment; retail or FMCG sector experience highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible, assertive and hands‑on, with a passion for accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a wide variety of business partners.
Benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Rituals employee discount
- Numerous wellbeing initiatives and EAP
- Company & Team events
Contact Detail:
Rituals UK & Ireland (B Corp) Recruiting Team