Job Description

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the highly respected Commercial Finance team at River Island. You will help manage the cost base and guide all stakeholders to help achieve our financial and non-financial objectives.

This is the role:

Strategic Financial Planning: + Lead the development of financial models, rolling forecasts, with added responsibility for owning the budget setting process for your stakeholders.
+ Provide strategic recommendations to optimize revenue growth. Becoming a trusted Business Partner to help identify and manage risks and opportunities
Financial Analysis: + Conduct in-depth financial analysis on several areas including pricing, buying and cost modelling to inform business decisions to maximise profitability.
+ Evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives and investments, raise the profile on decisions and help guide stakeholders to ensure they have all the options clearly available
Reporting and Compliance: + Ensure the period end process is complete for your area (Opex and Capex), the Management accounts reflect an accurate view on performance and all key drivers of performance are understood
+ Prepare clear, concise, accurate and timely financial reports for all stakeholders, but with a 'so-what' outcome and 'what does this mean looking forwards', rather than just purely this is what has happened
+ Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration: + Business partnering support across a wide range of stakeholders. This is a vital part of the role. Be truly commercial which will include partnering across other commercial finance areas
+ Support the development of business strategies that align with overall organizational goals
Team Leadership: + Lead and mentor junior finance professionals to enhance their skills and performance
+ Deputise for the Senior Commercial Finance Manager when required to do so

What we're looking for:

A qualified chartered accountant with a minimum of 3 years PQE working in a Commercial finance or Financial Planning and Analysis role 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 Advanced Excel skills with experience of building accurate financial models 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.



? 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.

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