<div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Highly commercial role working closely with the Supply Chain and Technology Operational leadership teams to maximise performance and influence business strategy</li><li>Evaluate business cases ensuring end to end business considerations are considered as well as post implementation review</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely preparation of month end and other financial reports for senior management, investors and stakeholders.</li><li>Lead weekly third-party logistics performance reviews</li><li>Own and control the annual budget and re-forecasting process with cross functional collaboration and scenario modelling for both Supply Chain and Technology areas</li></ul><div><strong>Financial Analysis and Decision Support:</strong> </div><ul><li>Deliver insightful analysis to both the Supply Chain and Technology stakeholder groups, ensuring we capitalise on opportunities and highlight any deviation from plan</li><li>Responsible for month end reporting, budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Be a true business partner with the gravitas to provide recommendations to senior leadership on cost management options and management of the functional outlook</li><li>Provide insight on key cost drivers and challenge findings</li></ul><div><strong>Cost Optimization:</strong> </div><ul><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements across the business</li></ul><div><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> </div><ul><li>Partner with sales, marketing, operations, and other departments to align financial goals with commercial objectives.</li><li>Support the development of business strategies that drive sustainable growth and profitability.</li><li>Review and input into supplier commercial agreements</li></ul><div><strong>Reporting and Compliance:</strong> </div><ul><li>Deliver insightful Board reporting with a focus on the story behind the numbers rather than production of pure data led information</li><li>Maintain compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.</li></ul><div><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> </div><ul><li>Lead and mentor the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to junior staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial analysis and decision-making.</li></ul><div><strong>Skills and Attributes: </strong></div><ul><li>Stakeholder support is a vital part of the role. Be truly commercial which will include partnering with your colleagues in finance and other functional areas</li><li>Support the development of business strategies that align with overall organizational goals</li><li>Challenge the output. Be curious about data and reporting to focus on the ‘So what’?</li></ul><div> </div><div><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></div><ul><li>A professional finance qualification with a minimum of 5 years PQE</li><li>Several years supply chain experience and a track record of supporting all relevant stakeholders in the function</li><li>An expert modeller. Advanced Excel skills with experience of building accurate financial models from scratch</li><li>The ability to create insightful, concise and clear presentations with visuals and supporting information for reader to understand without the need for further questions or analysis</li><li>Be commercially curious, draw conclusions and propose recommendations</li><li>Confident, approachable and with an attention to detail highlighting your problem-solving skills</li><li>A balanced approach to challenge at all stakeholder levels based on accurate and clear analysis with the support of other relevant insight</li><li>Proven track record in driving business results through financial insights and strategic planning</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience of using ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and other financial software applications</li></ul> <h2> About Us </h2> <div>We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.  Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.<br /><br />This role is based at our Head Office in West London. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/River+Island/@51.5328169,-0.2990489,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x487612168f43bef1:0x7972d75eae2c49c4!8m2!3d51.5328169!4d-0.2990489!16s%2Fg%2F11c1pm45ln?entry=ttu">Check us out here on a map.</a><br /><br /><strong>What we can offer you:<br /><br /></strong>💰  Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!<br /> <br />🛒  Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway!<br /><br />🎉  A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant &amp; café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.<br /><br />🤎  Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption &amp; fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!<br /><br />💻  Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.<br /><br />💕  Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.<br /><br />🎓  Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.<br /><br /><strong>💰  </strong>A generous bonus scheme &amp; private pension plan.<br /><br />🩺 The choice to opt in for healthcare through our provider AXA.<br /><br />🚗 An allowance supporting your commute to work.<br /><br />☀️ 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!</div> <h2> Benefits </h2> 