Job Description

About The Role
Commercial Finance Manager
Hereford, England, United Kingdom
Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office
Who Are we?
MandM is one of the biggest employers in Herefordshire and one of Europe's leading online, off-price retailers, selling branded Fashion, Sport & Outdoor products for Men, Women and Children.
We offer our customers fantastic value by partnering with companies who we have built long term relationships with, enabling us to offer our customers big household names and up-and-coming brands, giving fantastic value all year round.
We are located in the heart of Hereford City Centre in our brand new, state of the art office. The modern, stylish workspace was designed to encourage collaborative working, teamwork and creativity - everything that MandM is all about.
As our business continues to grow we are recruiting for a talented Commercial Finance Manager o join our growing team. Why not come be a part of our journey to success and take advantage of all MandM can offer you!
The Role Scope
As a key member of the finance team, this role supports the Head of Commercial Finance and the Finance Director and takes ownership of key areas of the P&L including Operations and Postage & Packaging Income. The role will work closely with the Operations team to analyse and forecast key information, and to deliver business insights and efficiencies. The role will support and drive business decision making, business partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.
Role Key Responsibilities
Commercial Finance
Be the finance lead for the Operations team, providing support and challenge to the Ops Director and direct reports, helping to drive efficiencies and optimise c60m of spend
Develop knowledge of key business metrics, especially on the Operations side, and work closely with Ops team to assess performance, opportunities and risks
Work with the Customer, Finance and Operations teams to optimise Postage & Packaging (P&P) income, assessing the impact of decisions on Customers and effectiveness of different P&P mechanics
Support capex and opex requests including new contracts / contract renewals through investment appraisal including costs / benefits
Business Planning
Ownership and preparation of budgets and forecasts working with key stakeholders and Directors across Operations
Support update and refinement of MandM's 3 year plan
Data, Systems & Tools
Utilise all available data tools and datasets to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
Work closely with the Data team to realise data opportunities and understand granular detail, benefitting both Finance and the wider business
Support definition and development of the finance systems roadmap
Management Accounting
Ownership of key P&L lines and accountable for parts of the balance sheet having clear understanding of variances, risks and opportunities
Support preparation, content and distribution of Management Accounts
About You
Skills & Competencies
Qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent with 3+ years PQE.
Commercial Finance background is a must
Strong team leader who has developed individuals and managed performance
Able to work on own initiative
Excellent communication skills with experience of communicating at all levels
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, modelling, planning
Good knowledge of accounting standards
High level of numeracy
Excellent attention to detail
Have strong finance systems experience including analytical tools
About Us
More than a Role
? Competitive Salary: Your talent deserves recognition
? Company bonus: We succeed, you benefit
? Career Growth: Opportunity to grow
? Staff Discounts: Stay stylish with our exclusive discounts.
? Company Pension: Secure your financial future.
?? Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 5 weeks of well-deserved breaks. You even have the option to buy an extra week
? Birthday Delight: Take your special day off to celebrate YOU
? Free Parking
? Health & Wellbeing programme; we'll look after you
At MandM, our employees are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and making a real impact in the industry. We pride ourselves on upholding these core values in everything we do.
The People
?Integrity
?Teamwork
?Accountability
?Entrepreneurial approach

Skills Required