Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Supply Chain

Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Supply Chain

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Reporting To: .

Description

Responsibilities:

• Highly commercial role working closely with the Supply Chain and Technology Operational leadership teams to maximise performance and influence business strategy
• Evaluate business cases ensuring end to end business considerations are considered as well as post implementation review
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of month end and other financial reports for senior management, investors and stakeholders.
• Lead weekly third-party logistics performance reviews
• Own and control the annual budget and re-forecasting process with cross functional collaboration and scenario modelling for both Supply Chain and Technology areas

Financial Analysis and Decision Support:

• Deliver insightful analysis to both the Supply Chain and Technology stakeholder groups, ensuring we capitalise on opportunities and highlight any deviation from plan
• Responsible for month end reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Be a true business partner with the gravitas to provide recommendations to senior leadership on cost management options and management of the functional outlook
• Provide insight on key cost drivers and challenge findings

Cost Optimization:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements across the business

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with sales, marketing, operations, and other departments to align financial goals with commercial objectives.
• Support the development of business strategies that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
• Review and input into supplier commercial agreements

Reporting and Compliance:

• Deliver insightful Board reporting with a focus on the story behind the numbers rather than production of pure data led information
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial analysis and decision-making.

Skills and Attributes:

• Stakeholder support is a vital part of the role. Be truly commercial which will include partnering with your colleagues in finance and other functional areas
• Support the development of business strategies that align with overall organizational goals
• Challenge the output. Be curious about data and reporting to focus on the ‘So what’?

What we are looking for:

• A professional finance qualification with a minimum of 5 years PQE
• Several years supply chain experience and a track record of supporting all relevant stakeholders in the function
• An expert modeller. Advanced Excel skills with experience of building accurate financial models from scratch
• The ability to create insightful, concise and clear presentations with visuals and supporting information for reader to understand without the need for further questions or analysis
• Be commercially curious, draw conclusions and propose recommendations
• Confident, approachable and with an attention to detail highlighting your problem-solving skills
• A balanced approach to challenge at all stakeholder levels based on accurate and clear analysis with the support of other relevant insight
• Proven track record in driving business results through financial insights and strategic planning
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of using ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and other financial software applications

About Us

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts. This role is based at our Head Office in West London. Check us out here on a map.

What we can offer you:

• 💰 Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
• 🛒 Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway!
• 🎉 A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & cafe to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
• 🤎 Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• 💻 Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
• 💕 Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
• 🎓 Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
• 💰 A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan.
• 🩺 The choice to opt in for healthcare through our provider AXA.
• 🚗 An allowance supporting your commute to work.
• ☀️ 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!

Keeping You Safe

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk. Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about this interview process, check out our hiring process below.