Commercial Finance Business Partner

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bout the role:

We are looking for a highly commercial, analytically minded Commercial Finance Business Partner to help drive performance across the business.

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deally, this person will combine strong technical finance foundations with genuinely commercial business partnering capability \- for example someone who trained in a Big 4 or leading advisory environment before moving into a fast\-paced consumer, retail, ecommerce or fashion business. We are looking for someone who can bring both analytical rigour and commercial instinct into the role.

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his is not a traditional reporting or controllership role. We have an established finance foundation in place. What we are looking for is someone who can sit at the intersection of finance, trading, merchandising, digital, customer and operations \- helping teams make better, faster and more commercially informed decisions.

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ou will work closely with the COFO and leadership team to:

I* mprove channel performance
S* trengthen commercial decision\-making
S* upport strategic growth initiatives
D* evelop robust business modelling
C* reate stronger cross\-functional alignment across the business

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his role will suit someone who is naturally curious, commercially sharp and highly analytical \- someone who enjoys getting into the detail whilst also helping shape bigger\-picture business strategy.

Areas of responsibility:

Commercial Performance \& Business Partnering

P* artner closely with teams across ecommerce, trading, merchandising, marketing, retail and operations to analyse performance and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
S* upport leadership teams with actionable commercial insight, challenge and recommendations
D* evelop a strong understanding of channel economics, customer behaviour, product performance and margin drivers
D* rive greater visibility and accountability around key commercial KPIs
S* upport weekly and monthly trade discussions with meaningful financial and operational insight
W* ork cross\-functionally to improve alignment between merchandising, digital, trading and finance
I* dentify risks and opportunities proactively and support teams in developing mitigation or growth plans

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inancial Modelling \& Strategic Analysis

B* uild robust financial models to support strategic decision\-making across the business
D* evelop scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling for key commercial initiatives
S* upport business cases including:

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C+ ustomer acquisition initiatives
P+ ricing and promotional activity
F+ ulfilment and operational projects
S+ ystems investments
N+ ew stores or channels
S+ trategic partnerships
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• upport long\-range planning and strategic forecasting initiatives

P* rovide deep\-dive analysis into performance trends, profitability and operational efficiency
E\-Commerce, Customer \& Channel AnalyticsA* nalyse digital and ecommerce performance including:
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R+ etention
C+ ustomer acquisition
C+ ustomer lifetime value
C+ ontribution by channel
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• ork with digital and marketing teams to evaluate campaign performance and return on investment

D* evelop reporting and dashboards that improve visibility of commercial performance across the business
S* upport development of more sophisticated customer, cohort and behavioural analysis
H* elp improve decision\-making around pricing, promotions and markdown activity
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P\&A \& Reporting SupportS* upport budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes alongside the Head of Finance and COFO
H* elp improve forecast accuracy and visibility across the business
D* evelop more commercially focused reporting and insight
S* upport development of KPI dashboards, business reporting packs and board materials
A* ssist with development of longer\-term planning and investment analysis
H* elp embed stronger data quality, reporting consistency and commercial visibility across teams
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ross\-Functional Projects \& TransformationS* upport strategic projects across the business including systems, fulfilment, international growth and operational transformation initiatives
A* ct as a connector across teams to improve communication, alignment and commercial decision\-making
B* ring a continuous improvement mindset to reporting, analysis and planning processes
H* elp create more scalable commercial planning capability as the business grows

About You:

Experience

F* ully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
S* trong commercial finance, FP\&A or business partnering experience within a consumer, retail, ecommerce or fashion business
I* deally trained within a Big 4, transaction services, deals, consulting or high\-calibre commercial finance environment before moving into industry
E* xperience working in fast\-paced, entrepreneurial or high\-growth environments
S* trong understanding of retail and ecommerce commercial drivers
P* roven experience building financial models and commercial business cases
E* xperience partnering with non\-finance stakeholders across multiple functions
Strong analytical and data interpretation capability

• Skills \& AttributesH* ighly commercial thinker with strong business curiosity

S* trong technical finance grounding combined with commercial business partnering capability
A* dvanced Excel and financial modelling capability
S* trong communication and stakeholder management skills
C* omfortable influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders at all levels
A* ble to move comfortably between detail and strategic thinking
N* aturally proactive and solutions\-oriented
S* trong organisational and prioritisation skills
C* omfortable operating in ambiguity and helping shape structure as the business evolves
C* ollaborative, low\-ego and hands\-on approach
C* onfident presenting insight and recommendations clearly and concisely

Benefits and Perks:

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e believe great work happens when people feel supported, valued, and inspired—here’s how we make that happen:

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• 3 days holiday (25 days \+ bank holidays) \+ option to buy more!

P* ension scheme
S* alary sacrifice options (pension \& childcare)
F* inancial wellbeing platform to support your goals
£* 1,250 annual The Fold gift voucher
B* ike to work scheme to save on bikes \& equipment
E* mployee Assistance Programme (confidential wellbeing support when you need it)
E* ye care support
E* nhanced maternity pay
F* riends \& family discount – enjoy 50% off full retail price
M* onthly social events, plus summer \& Christmas parties
S* ummer Fridays for that early start to the weekend
F* ully stocked snack cupboards, fresh fruit, plus great coffee \& tea
Opportunities to give back through volunteering with our charity partner, Smart Works

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hy The Fold:

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• brand with a clear point of view and a fiercely loyal customer base — you will be selling something you can believe in

O* pportunity to play a highly visible role in a growing premium fashion brand
D* irect exposure to the leadership team and key strategic initiatives
B* road and genuinely commercial remit with real influence on business performance
O* pportunity to help shape the next stage of international and operational growth
E* ntrepreneurial environment with high levels of ownership and autonomy
C* ollaborative culture with ambitious plans for the future
R* ecent investment from a new owner. The brand is at a new chapter of growth across both existing and new channels, and operates internationally.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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e promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.

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