Overview Serve as a finance leader overseeing all commercial finance activities from sales through gross margin for hypermarket stores. You&aposll partner closely with the Commercial and Trading Directors, acting as a strategic advisor to guide financial planning, performance tracking, and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead the commercial finance team for all stores, engaging key stakeholders including Commercial and Trading Directors, and Buying Managers. Present periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) with performance dashboards and KPIs. Budgeting & Forecasting Develop the annual budget, and maintain rolling forecasts to reflect business performance. Analyze financial results against forecasts and budgets to highlight trends and underlying drivers. Performance Analysis Drive profitability reviews across products and suppliers, including mix and margin analysis. Assess ROI and effectiveness of promotional activities. Manage trade income billing in line with company policy and lead compliance with the Commercial Income (CI) Blueprint. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with other finance teams and operational departments to elevate financial understanding across the organization. Act as a key liaison to champion financial literacy and governance. Reporting & Controls Execute monthly closing processes related to sales and margin. Strengthen internal controls and support corporate governance. Contribute to ad-hoc projects and business case development. Team Management Guide and develop Senior Business Analysts and Business Analysts, offering mentoring and coaching. Foster a culture of performance and professional growth. Requirements Bachelor&aposs degree in Finance/Accounting; professional qualifications preferred (e.g., MIA, MICPA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA) Minimum 7 years' experience in Commercial Finance or related fields Strong expertise in SQL, Power BI, and Power Query Exceptional planning, communication, and influence skills Committed, analytical, and able to perform under pressure Advanced Excel proficiency and tech-savvy Proven leadership experience and team collaboration FMCG, MNC, or retail sector background is a plus Show more Show less