Head of Commercial Finance

Key Responsibilities:

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  Strategic Business Partnering:

o Act as the senior finance lead for Buying and Merchandising, challenging and advising on trading decisions, assortment strategy, pricing, and promotions.

o Collaborate closely with C-level and Director-level stakeholders to align financial objectives with broader commercial goals.

o Co-ordinating the financial building blocks of the 3yr strategic plan and annual budget.

• Performance Management & Insight:

o Deliver commercial performance reporting across sales, margin, markdown, and stock KPIs.

o Deliver high-impact insights that drive profitable decision-making and improved return on stock investments.

o Lead regular trading and forecasting reviews, tracking results, identifying trends and recommending action plans.

• Commercial Planning & Forecasting:

o Lead the financial planning cycle (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning) across channels, geographies and departments.

o Develop robust, scenario-based financial models to support seasonal planning, category investment decisions, and risk/opportunity assessments.

• Stock & Margin Management:

o Support analysis of stock productivity, availability, cover, intake planning, and OTB (open-to-buy) governance.

o Support optimization of gross margin through deep analysis of markdown strategy, promotions, supplier terms, and pricing architecture.

Who we are looking for:

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  8–12+ years in Commercial Finance or FP&A roles, with strong exposure to retail or fashion buying/merchandising environments.
• Proven track record in leading senior-level business partnering with buying, planning, or trading teams.
• Experience managing teams and building commercial finance capabilities.
• Expertise in margin, stock, and trading performance analytics, with a focus on actionable insight and decision support.
• Demonstrated success in influencing commercial outcomes and supporting strategic initiatives (e.g. pricing strategies, category expansion, trading performance turnaround).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Able to connect the dots between financial performance and strategic goals, with a clear commercial mindset.
• Influence & Credibility: Confident interacting with senior stakeholders and challenging decisions where needed.
• Analytical Leadership: Able to lead complex, data-heavy analysis and transform it into simple, compelling insight.
• Retail Acumen: Deep understanding of how stock, pricing, and margin interrelate in a retail trading environment.
• Team Leadership: Strong people management and coaching capabilities, with a track record of developing talent.
• Change Agent: Comfortable driving process improvements, reporting upgrades, and new tools/systems implementation.

Benefits

• 25 Days of Annual Leave: As a full-time employee, you will receive 25 days of paid holiday each year, with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 4 additional days to meet personal needs.

• Hybrid Work Model: We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, enabling you to seamlessly balance office and remote work to enhance productivity and work-life balance.

• Work From Abroad: Take advantage of the opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 2 weeks annually.

• International Work Environment: Join a dynamic, global team that fosters collaboration and cultural diversity, providing you with a rich and inclusive professional experience.

• Hunkemöller Academy: Gain access to our Hunkemöller Academy, offering a wide range of professional development programs to support your career growth and skill enhancement.

• Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 25% discount on all company products, allowing you to access our offerings at a reduced price.