We're seeking a Financial Strategist to play a key role in driving business success.
Job Summary
Main Responsibilities
* Evaluate commission schemes to ensure alignment with business objectives and develop new proposals that drive value and service.
* Monitor commission transactions to identify trends and collaborate with the financial control team to ensure compliance.
* Understand accounting standards implications on commission recognition and communicate technical details to stakeholders.
* Partner with sales teams to optimize geographic placement and ensure optimal workforce planning for retail stores.
* Review and approve monthly and quarterly commission payments to ensure accuracy and alignment.
* Approve special incentives to drive focus on strategic product lines or business areas.
* Collaborate with senior finance managers to monitor sales quality, identify areas for improvement, and recommend changes to controls or commission structures.
* Support business cases for store-related capital expenditure plans and provide ongoing forecasting for relevant areas.
Requirements
* Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs that drive business action.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, influencing decision-making at GM level.
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, high numerical proficiency.
* Strong commercial acumen, assessing risks and opportunities, providing strategic alternatives.
* Minimum 5 years of finance experience, ideally in a business partnering or commercial finance role.
* CPA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification.
* A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and process optimisation.
* High integrity and alignment with company values.
* Strong team orientation and collaborative approach.
* A flexible, curious mindset with a passion for learning and tackling day-to-day challenges.