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Senior Finance Manager

United Kingdom, Watford · Job Posted May 15, 2026

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We’re looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join us on a fixed term basis for 12 months. Your role will be as the primary business partner for the Distribution, Installations and Customer Services team (Distribution & Service) - acting as the main point of contact in Distribution Finance for their financial analysis needs. This role will be responsible for driving the profitability of Distribution & Service Costs through production of the management accounts, budgets, forecasts and project finance support. This role will also own the relationship with Wincanton (Distribution 3PL) & Ascensos (Customer Services outsourced resource).

Job Responsibility

  • Business partner to the Distribution Director and Installations & Customer Services leadership team providing financial analysis, support and challenge
  • Own the relationship with third parties in Wincanton & Ascensos
  • Ownership of all month end tasks relating to HDC/SDC/MCFC/CDS/Installations & Customer Services
  • Responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, ongoing risks and opportunities, 5YP and longer term planning processes for the Distribution & Service costs
  • Ownership of review and sign off of monthly financial results for Distribution & Service costs
  • Central point of contact within Distribution and Service Costs Finance for the FP&A / FR&C team on all Wickes/Audit deliverables
  • Driving a cost conscious and lean culture into the Distribution & Services Costs
  • Represent Distribution & Service Costs finance in all business projects / business proposals
  • Leadership, recruitment and development of a team of 3 financial professionals

Requirements

  • Fully qualified with one of these accountancy qualifications (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
  • around 3+ years PQE
  • broad finance experience
  • strong communication and relationship management skills
  • strong organisation and prioritisation skills
  • ability to challenge when required
  • strong attention to detail
  • retail industry knowledge and an understanding of Distribution
  • ability to operate in a fast paced environment
  • flexible and responsive to competing priorities

What we offer

  • Competitive bonus
  • save-as-you-earn scheme
  • Private Medical and Life Assurance
  • Enhanced contributory pension scheme
  • Colleague discount
  • Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • financial education & loans
  • access to parental, menopause and fertility support
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