Commercial Finance Manager - Retail

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Finance at Primark

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way.

Finance at Primark

What's a career at Primark all about?

The positive impact you're making, the experiences you're having and the people you're with.

You're our inspiration.

Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected.

Leave your mark.

And do it your way.

What You'll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let's talk lifestyle : Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus.

27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.

Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You'll Do as a Commercial Finance Manager - Retail

Working with leadership and key stakeholders, the Commercial Finance Manager – Retail provides financial support that is commercially sound to key strategic and operational areas of the Retail and International Expansion functions.

The expectation is that this individual would be agile in providing support across initiatives as and when needed.

This role requires a broad understanding of the wider Primark business strategy and an understanding of International Expansion growth pillar in driving this strategy.

A successful candidate will draw on internal knowledge but also use external sources and comparatives to help them form views and approach to complex business questions.

This exciting position will see a suitable candidate working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

This opportunity by its nature offers unique exposure to our high-energy commercial business, its operations, and its people.

For the right candidate, this role offers the potential for significant personal development and a strong career pathway in the business.

If this sounds like you, come join our amazing team!

In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets.

Here's a flavour of your day-to-day :

Lead financial strategy and act as a trusted partner to Retail and International Expansion teams on key commercial initiatives.

Deliver clear, insightful monthly financial updates, highlighting trading performance and areas for improvement.

Provide strategic guidance through data-driven insights, identifying risks and opportunities for leadership action.

Develop and monitor financial KPIs to measure business performance and strategic success.

Analyze trading and operational performance to support profitability and growth.

Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with global financial plans.

Produce compelling financial analyses that identify issues, opportunities, and actionable solutions.

Evaluate investment opportunities to support expansion and operational optimization.

Champion innovation in financial business partnering, leveraging external research and fresh thinking.

Drive forward-looking financial planning to maximize value creation.

Partner cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic priorities.

Act as the key finance liaison for Franchise partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

What You'll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular :

Qualified accountant and / or MBA with 5+ years in a strategic or commercially focused finance role.

Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to deliver clear, actionable insights.

Experience in fast-paced environments, ideally within retail or FMCG sectors.

Proven ability to design and implement investment appraisal and governance processes.

Comfortable working cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives and business growth.

Strong communication and storytelling skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Demonstrated ability to structure business cases with appropriate levels of rigour.

Strategic thinker with a focus on value creation and long-term impact.

Curious and informed about market trends, with the ability to translate insights into action.

Skilled in managing multiple priorities and delivering results in unstructured settings.

Adept at building relationships and influencing across diverse teams and functions.

Self-motivated, agile, and comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Does this sound like you?

Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring.

You'll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential.

At Primark, we're excited about our future - and we're excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter.

They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today.

Our values run through everything we do.

In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first.

We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead.

And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks.

If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Retail

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