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Job Vacancy Details
Head of Commercial Finance
Retail
Midlands
Permanent ⁄ £90000 - £100000
Updated April 21, 2012
You will report into the Group Finance Director and be responsible for leading the Commercial Finance Team. The Commercial Finance Function is the financial business partner to the Retail Business and Group Board, providing financial insight and support to ensure optimal commercial decision making. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Acting as a trusted partner to Halfords Executive providing the right balance of challenge and support around commercial decision making
• Leading and developing a high performing team
• Providing commercial decision making support to the Retail Business
• The provision of financial analysis, commentary and challenge of sales, margin and costs
• Ensuring that retail planning and forecasting is robust, accurate and effective
• Ownership of Group planning and forecasting including longer term planning
• Taking a leadership role in reviewing and continuously improving the provision of Financial Management Information to ensure the business make better decisions.
• Project and investment decision making governance and control
This is a genuine, high profile, leadership role that offers the opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing success of Halfords.
Who we're looking for
The role demands a bright, graduate calibre, qualified accountant with a proven track record in a commercial finance role within a retail business. Additionally the successful candidate will have:
• Excellent commercial acumen
• A dynamic, results driven mentality with high levels of energy, flexibility and commitment to deliver both personal and business objectives
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to inspire the team to achieve exceptional results
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• The ability to analyse complex data to inform decision making
Above all this is a leadership role that requires an individual with the ability to develop and empower the team and influence stakeholders across the business.
About our client
Halfords is a FTSE 250 retailer with over 10,000 employees and more than 460 stores. They are the UK's leading retailer of automotive, leisure and cycling products. With a turnover in excess of £850 million Halfords are focussed on long term sustainable growth as evidenced by their acquisition of Nationwide Autocentres in 2010. Halfords are a profitable and dynamic retailer and offer a great place to build your career.
What's on offer
up to £100,000 + bonus & excellent benefits
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0207 831 2000.
Job Ref: 13212287
Your application will be sent to Daniel Yates.
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