Job Description:

Job information Commercial Finance Manager (hybrid working) from the Company JoJo Maman Bebe, this latest Commercial Finance Manager (hybrid working) job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in London SW located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Commercial field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Your role in the JoJo story...: Do you dream of a role where collaboration is key, your voice matters, diversity is celebrated, and you can contribute to our growth? If you're ready for your next move and you're passionate about finance and strategy, we'd love to hear from you. At JoJo we're on the lookout for a Commercial Finance Manager, a role where you can work with our teams to help drive ahead with our financial strategy and growth plans. Reporting to our CFO, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and support strategic decision-making throughout JoJo. You'll provide commercial insight, lead financial planning and analysis, and support our JoJo leadership team in delivering profitable growth. It's a great time to join our team, as we continue our operational transformation to position us to capitalise on various strategic expansion opportunities. A peek into your daily adventures:: Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to produce high quality targets across multiple channels.
• Conducting detailed financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to project future business performance.

Business Partnering:

• Acting as a strategic partner to our leadership team, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Collaborating with various departments including E-commerce, retail, B2B and merchandising to drive financial performance.
• Providing financial support & analysis for new business initiatives and expansion plans.

Performance Management:

• Developing dashboards and reporting with our Data team to monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Implementing and managing performance tracking systems to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Supporting with production of monthly management accounts and board packs, providing commercial insight and analysis on trading performance.

Cost Control & Efficiency:

• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Conducting margin analysis and recommending pricing strategies to maximise profitability.
• Supporting with management of working capital and optimising cash flow.

Investment Appraisal:

• Production of financial analysis to support investment decision making and business cases (return on investment, payback, etc).
• Assessing financial risks associated with investments and recommending mitigation strategies.

A glimpse into JoJo's background: We were acquired by Davidson Kempner and Next in April 2022 and transitioned onto the Next ‘Total Platform' operating model in May 2023. This model has enabled us to leverage the operational efficiencies of Next, primarily through logistics and technology hosting, while enabling growth through access to the Next customer base. We're excited to be expanding our B2B relationships in the UK and overseas through partnerships with other major retailers. Revenue c.£65m Davidson Kempner: Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP (along with its affiliates, ‘Davidson Kempner') is a global institutional alternative investment management firm with c.$37bn in assets under management and over 500 employees. Davidson Kempner is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Philadelphia, Shenzhen and Mumbai. Next: Next plc is a British multinational clothing, footwear and home products retailer, which has its headquarters in Enderby, England. It has around 700 stores, of which c.500 are in the UK, and c.200 across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Most of the Next revenue is derived from its UK store footprint and its online and catalogue business that reaches dozens of other countries. FY24 annual revenues amounted to c.£5.8bn. The Next Total Platform solution allows third-party brands to directly access Next warehousing and logistics infrastructure and have their website fully serviced by Next. Total Platform aims to give clients access to the £1.5bn that Next has invested in warehousing, distribution, call centres, returns processing and software over the last 15 years. Skills that make you shine::

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent (essential).
• Proven experience in a commercial finance role (essential), operating within omni-channel retail.
• Advanced Excel skills (essential).
• Knowledge of SQL (desirable).
• Experience with ERP systems e.g., Microsoft Navision, SAP (desirable).
• Ability to think strategically with a proactive approach to problem-finding and solving, with a focus on continuous improvement / development.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, including experience of building integrated financial planning models.
• A hands-on attitude and unwavering attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a changing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including track record in presenting at senior management/board level.
• Proficiency in building effective relationships, collaborating, persuading, challenging and influencing across all levels.
• Ability to work independently and confidence to make decisions.
• Ability to create and present high-quality documentation & management information.
• Adaptable and resilient in a changing, agile environment.

Just to give you a taste of our culture, we'll be looking for you to ::

• Be a brand ambassador, safeguarding our values and ethos.
• Demonstrate honesty and respect in every interaction.
• Foster collaboration and open, active listening
• Take ownership of all aspects of the role.
• Excel in solving problems and making commercial decisions.

Perks and Benefits::

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working (3 days in the office).
• Extra day of annual leave for each year you're with us, up to 38 days.
• Want to increase your holiday allowance? Holiday buying scheme.
• Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate!
• Let's celebrate JoJo doing well - non-contractual annual bonus scheme.
• Helping plan for the future - enhanced pension scheme.
• Get on the move - cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing app - pay yourself 40% of your earnt wages whenever you want.
• Saving scheme with Smart Money Cymru - You do not need to live in Wales!
• Enhanced family leave.
• Specsavers voucher - Get a free sight test and contribution towards glasses (T & C's) apply.
• Enjoy fabulous social events.
• Saying thank you with HUGGG - our employee recognition programme.
• Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.
• Prioritise your well-being with our Health and Wellbeing hub.
• We love our products! Get 40% of JoJo branded lines.
• Embrace an “It's up to you” learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Your furry friend doesn't have to stay at home - our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

Want to know more about JoJo?: We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children - in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. But we're not just about selling products; we're about creating a warm, community-centric environment for our employees and our customers. From 66 locations across the UK and Ireland and a thriving e-commerce platform, we offer a meticulously designed collection of children's clothing, toys, and essentials designed with love and care: always with children at the forefront of our mind. As a B Corp, our commitment goes beyond commerce, we strive for a sustainable future and take pride in our responsibilities to the planet and our communities. At JoJo, every role, every task and every day is an opportunity to support, inspire and contribute to the well-being of our teams and our customers.

We embrace and openly welcome people from different cultures, perspectives and experiences to create a diverse and enriched environment. We work hard to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences. By encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

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Closed Date : 2025-02-09