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Commercial Finance Manager - General Merchandise

Employer
Asda
Location
Leeds, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 15, 2019

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Job Role
Commercial Finance Manager
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Commercial Finance Manager - General Merchandise Our Trading Finance team work closely with the General Merchandise Trading and Supply Teams, supporting in strategic direction, decision making and providing insight into all aspects of commercial performance. The team provide leadership in the development and implementation of new projects and Business Intelligence innovations to create value for the business. There is a heavy focus on developing new ways of thinking providing the Leadership Team with new insight and recommendations to continue the transformation program. The team also plays a key role in ensuring we deliver the trading plan through focus on sales activity and performance, active monitoring of margin and costs and working with the trading teams to implement action plans where required. This role primarily partners the General Merchandise Trading Team on a day to day basis, but also leads on supporting delivery of a number of key projects. This role also owns consolidated reporting and forecasting, supports in setting the commercial agenda for monthly Leadership reviews and deputises for the Senior Finance Manager. What you'll be responsible for: Leading the range autopsy process for all Home and Entertainment categories, using new analytical software to independently appraise performance and identify opportunities Business Partner the General Merchandise Space Team in identifying and implementing the long term change program advising on future category space and layout Leading on pricing, recommending changes to the decision making process and implementing a more scientific approach across the business Work alongside the Senior Manager in continuing the transition to full end to end profit understanding, insight and decision making Lead the 5 year strategy planning process working with teams across General Merchandise to ensure correct modelling of strategic initiatives and alignment to corporate principals Identifying and supporting on opportunities to continue to grow sales, margin and cash performance Own the consolidated reporting and forecasting, providing tailored insight into monthly reviews Financial control of forecasting and planning process as well as ensuring there are no surprises during month end cycles About you: To be able to hit the ground running it goes without saying that you'll have a strong academic background with a professional Accounting qualification. You should have strong analytical skills and ideally experience of using Alteryx and Tableau (or other data visualisation tools). You'll have planning and forecasting experience, be digitally aware, be proactive in looking for efficiencies and improvements and keen to keep up to date with emerging trends. You'll have a strong commercial skillset and good project management skills. You'll need the ability to build and maintain professional and credible relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues and have the confidence to challenge and influence senior level partners. You'll be able to work cross functionally with strong leadership skills and commercial acumen, embrace matrix working and possess strong business partner skills. You should be willing to bring your whole self to work and be curious with a growth mind set to invest in the development opportunities available both technically and personally. You'll be a flexible self-starter and able to work with autonomy and able to deal with ambiguity. Your Benefits: You'll receive an excellent benefits package which includes company car / car allowance, private medical cover, share save scheme and a competitive pension. We also like to share our success; after all you made it happen, so every eligible colleague is also part of the Asda bonus scheme. The development opportunities are endless and we'll support you every step of the way.

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