Commercial finance manager in retail

Joining the team as a Finance Manager for Argos Electricals & Toys presents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving financial and commercial performance, providing valuable insights and analysis to senior stakeholders. With a focus on business partnering, strategic planning, and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to collaborate with talented teams, influence decision-making processes, and contribute to the overall success of the Electricals & Toys category within Argos.

• You will play a crucial role in business partnering with the leadership team to drive value creation and strengthen overall performance within the category.
• You will provide insightful analysis and commentary to stakeholders, supporting both day-to-day trading decisions and long-term Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders, you will lead a team of finance analysts, manage team resources effectively, and participate in strategic trading meetings.
• You will build strategic business cases and support post implementation reviews as required, as well as support several ad hoc projects.
• Your ability to interpret management reporting, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver timely and accurate analysis will be key to influencing business decisions and driving financial and commercial performance within the Electricals & Toys category.

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Demonstrable commercial finance business partnering experience, ideally within FMCG/GM/Retail
• Proven line management experience or evidence of developing, supporting and coaching others - this role has two direct reports
• Proven experience of analysing and interpreting financial and operational data to identify opportunities, influence decision-making, and drive commercial performance
• Demonstrable ability to communicate financial information clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to present insights to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge
• Evidence of effectively influencing, challenging and partnering with senior stakeholders to support the delivery and management of financial performance
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver change within a fast-paced environment

• real work-life balance
• we'll support you every step of the way
• We're trusted to get on with it.