N Brown Group
Commercial Finance Manager – Financial Services
Job Location
Rusholme, United Kingdom
Job Description
We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Manager – Financial Services to join our Finance team.
There has never been a more exciting time to be joining us here at N Brown Group. We are working on major transformation including building out a new first class financial services platform (“FSP”) to help better serve our customer’s credit needs. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer.’
This role reports into the Head of Finance to support the build out of new forecast models as we move onto FSP as well as redeveloping existing models including brand and customer analysis.
What will you do as Commercial Finance Manager – Financial Services at N Brown?
Forecast Models
Scope out the data and assumption requirements for customers on the new FSP.
Build out new suite of forecast models for new credit customers including both the P&L and balance sheet.
Build out new forecast models for the existing customer base and impacts on balance sheet behaviour on migration to the new FSP.
Provide data and MI support to understand the performance of the debtor book including on collections and expected credit losses.
Enhance existing models including building out brand level and risk-based profitability models
Collaborate with other departments to gather data and input assumptions for models.
Ad hoc analysis and provision of financial advice as required to support the team, decision-making and monitoring of financial performance.
What skills and experience will you have?
Experience in financial modelling including advanced Excel
Financial Services experience preferred
SQL and Teradata (or other equivalent) experience would be advantageous
Numerical or business degree preference
Qualified accountant preferred but not essential
Highly analytical with strong numerical and technical skills and eye for detail.
Review and manipulate large datasets and translate these into meaningful insights.
Naturally inquisitive with a desire to understand, learn, develop and share knowledge
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
Experience of data languages (SQL) and Teradata is desirable
Experience of Oracle Cloud Financial Systems and TM1 is desirable but not essential
What’s in it for you as Commercial Finance Manager – Financial Services?
Hybrid working
24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
Annual bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate
Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
A range of financial wellbeing support
Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice
N Brown – who we are and why work for us?
At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer.’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.
We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.
In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!
Ways of Working
We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So, if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!
Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.
Our promise to you:
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
What happens when you apply to this role as Commercial Finance Manager – Financial Services role at N Brown?
As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck
Location: Rusholme, GB
Posted Date: 12/25/2024
There has never been a more exciting time to be joining us here at N Brown Group. We are working on major transformation including building out a new first class financial services platform (“FSP”) to help better serve our customer’s credit needs. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer.’
This role reports into the Head of Finance to support the build out of new forecast models as we move onto FSP as well as redeveloping existing models including brand and customer analysis.
What will you do as Commercial Finance Manager – Financial Services at N Brown?
Forecast Models
Scope out the data and assumption requirements for customers on the new FSP.
Build out new suite of forecast models for new credit customers including both the P&L and balance sheet.
Build out new forecast models for the existing customer base and impacts on balance sheet behaviour on migration to the new FSP.
Provide data and MI support to understand the performance of the debtor book including on collections and expected credit losses.
Enhance existing models including building out brand level and risk-based profitability models
Collaborate with other departments to gather data and input assumptions for models.
Ad hoc analysis and provision of financial advice as required to support the team, decision-making and monitoring of financial performance.
What skills and experience will you have?
Experience in financial modelling including advanced Excel
Financial Services experience preferred
SQL and Teradata (or other equivalent) experience would be advantageous
Numerical or business degree preference
Qualified accountant preferred but not essential
Highly analytical with strong numerical and technical skills and eye for detail.
Review and manipulate large datasets and translate these into meaningful insights.
Naturally inquisitive with a desire to understand, learn, develop and share knowledge
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
Experience of data languages (SQL) and Teradata is desirable
Experience of Oracle Cloud Financial Systems and TM1 is desirable but not essential
What’s in it for you as Commercial Finance Manager – Financial Services?
Hybrid working
24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
Annual bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate
Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
A range of financial wellbeing support
Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice
N Brown – who we are and why work for us?
At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer.’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.
We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.
In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!
Ways of Working
We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So, if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!
Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.
Our promise to you:
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
What happens when you apply to this role as Commercial Finance Manager – Financial Services role at N Brown?
As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck
Location: Rusholme, GB
Posted Date: 12/25/2024
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