Commercial Specialist - United Kingdom - HW Interim Solutions

Description

HW Interim Solutions are supporting a PE backed, Retailer to engage a hands-on Interim FP&A Specialist on a 6 month contract.

Reporting directly into the CFO, you will lead financial planning and analysis efforts, providing critical insights and guidance to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Working closely with senior management, you will drive financial performance and identify opportunities for growth with a focus on product lines, product profitability, MI and trading insight.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage the annual budgeting process, collaborating with the SLT and investors to establish financial targets and forecasts.

Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management and stakeholders.

Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for business improvement.
Monitor cash flow performance against forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities to optimise working capital management.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The successful candidate will have an eye for detail and be comfortable working with large data sets, have a strong technical mind set and be able to understand commercial drivers underpinning financials.

Strong excel modelling skills is essential.
This role will be delivered on a day rate outside of IR35.