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Ernest Jones

Location:
United Kingdom, Watford

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our UK Finance team — a key role at the heart of commercial decision-making. You’ll partner with senior leaders across Merchandising, Marketing, and Digital to ensure that every business decision is supported by robust financial insight, accurate reporting, and strategic challenge. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into decisions and influencing at a senior level. You’ll oversee one Analyst and work closely with both the UK and Group Finance teams to drive performance and profitability across a £300m sales portfolio.

Job Responsibility:

Be a trusted business partner — work closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Multichannel teams to provide financial support, challenge, and guidance that drives growth and efficiency
Lead financial planning & forecasting — own all sales, margin, and inventory reporting and forecasting for the UK business, ensuring accuracy and insight at every stage
Influence senior decisions — present at Executive Committee and budget meetings, providing meaningful analysis that shapes strategy and investment
Drive commercial performance — monitor KPIs (LFL, ASP, ATV, margin rates), appraise promotions and trading activity, and highlight opportunities for improvement
Support strategic initiatives — evaluate new product ranges, campaigns, and potential acquisitions, ensuring sound financial rationale and ROI
Manage and develop talent — lead, coach, and develop your Analyst while fostering collaboration across the wider Finance team in Birmingham
Ensure compliance — uphold Group standards for reporting accuracy, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and internal policies

Requirements:

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years PQE
Strong commercial acumen and business partnering experience in a retail or consumer environment
Proven experience in margin, sales, and stock management
Exceptional analytical, presentation, and communication skills — able to influence and challenge at senior levels
A track record of managing and developing talent within a finance or analytical team
A continuous improvement mindset — always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to deliver insight and value

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one
An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team
Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future
Immediate Life Assurance from day one
A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years’ service
Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression
Health and Wellbeing Scheme
Financial Wellbeing scheme
Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart
Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Commercial Finance Manager

Ernest Jones

Location:United Kingdom, Watford

Category:Finance

Contract Type:Not provided