Design, build and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) to support the 3‑year strategy and the annual operating plan.
Develop investment appraisal models (NPV, IRR, payback) and run scenario, sensitivity and downside analyses for capital allocation decisions.
Produce clear, executive‑quality Operating Board packs and model backups (slide summaries + supporting schedules).
Translate commercial plans (pricing, promotions, fulfillment, inventory) into financial forecasts and quantify commercial implications and trade‑offs.
Support reforecasting and month‑end FP&A activities tied to the planning cycle as required.
Ensure model governance and auditability: maintain assumptions log, version control, clear inputs/outputs and modelling best practice.
Provide ad hoc analysis on margin, promotions, demand drivers and operational options.
Work collaboratively with central FP&A, Data/BI and commercial leads to reconcile inputs and ensure timely access to source data.

Requirements

5+ years’ FP&A experience with at least 2 years at Finance Manager / senior analyst level (or equivalent interim experience).
Strong financial modelling: integrated 3‑statement models, scenario/sensitivity analysis and investment appraisal.
Recent retail or commercial finance experience (consumer retail, omnichannel or grocery preferred).
Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Power Query, Power BI or VBA advantageous.
Proven experience presenting analysis to senior stakeholders (Heads of function / Operating Board).
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce concise, board‑quality materials.
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) desirable.
Experience of SAP/Oracle or similar ERP/reporting tools.
Prior interim/secondment experience in fast‑moving retail.
Experience in promotional modelling, multi‑channel demand forecasting or fulfilment/capacity modelling.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modellingintegrated 3-statement modelsscenario analysissensitivity analysisinvestment appraisalmargin analysisdemand forecastingpromotional modellingcapacity modellingmonth-end FP&A activities

Soft Skills

communicationpresentation skillscollaborationanalytical thinkingattention to detailorganizational skillsexecutive-level reportingconcisenessstakeholder managementproblem-solving

Certifications

CIMAACCAACAdegree in Financedegree in Accountingdegree in Economics