An exciting opportunity to join us at La Redoute UK, a leading online retailer based in Bradford. Founded in 1837 in France, La Redoute came to the UK in 1995. Our roots were in traditional mail order fashion, but we are now at the forefront of digital retailing – www.laredoute.co.uk. If you love the idea of being part of a global business but with the freedom and agility of a small business and you have the drive to create your own success, within a flexible and family friendly working environment, then read on Our team are enthusiastic, committed and always strive to be the best. We are looking for someone to join our team who is a real team player, relentless in delivery, customer obsessed and has a passion for what they do. We operate within a hard working but pretty relaxed environment. We don’t like hierarchy much, have a pretty flat structure, no one hides in a personal office, it’s a wear what you want dress code and we host regular social interactions both in work and out. You will report to the CFO and will liaise with various internal teams within the UK and internationally. Within the role you will: Manage the budgeting and forecasting process with ownership for delivery of the full P&L and Balance Sheet Manage daily/weekly/monthly KPI reporting including commentary and storytelling of key drivers Responsible for the completion of the month-end close, covering full P&L & Balance Sheet with thorough knowledge, control and management of the processes Review Balance Sheet reconciliations, analyse results, investigate and correct imbalances Manage a team of 4, ensuring all reporting is delivered accurately, on time and in an appropriate format Have a forensic understanding of the Commercial operation and champion the brand Business partner through interpretation of performance and aid commercial decision making across the business/ Group Work closely with our French counterparts to ensure all requirements are complete, accurate and meet the required deadlines. Obsess over building a strong working relationship with France Ownership of each season’s marketing spend through clear reporting, ensuring variances to expected spend are identified and managed Ensure payroll processes are maintained/ developed, improving reporting of contact centre complexities Control duties process, checking information e.g. commodity code/ country of origin is true Responsible for both DFO and Financial Services reporting, ensuring accuracy and evolution of reports Responsibilities include: Managing the Commercial Finance team Developing a high-performing team through team management, regular 1-2-1s, personal development, process improvement and sharing of best practice Production of monthly management accounts in line with deadlines Owning Balance Sheet accounts and improving controls Identifying and implementing cost saving initiatives across Finance and the wider business Providing added value and commercial insight to the business through production of key financial reports Skills & experience required: Degree educated ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified with five years PQE preferably within a retail/discounting environment Solid accounting experience, ability to handle large volumes of data and manage complex Excel models Advanced competence in Microsoft Excel/ Word/ PowerPoint/ Outlook etc. essential Large ERP systems experience – ideally SAP & SAC Reporting Knowledge of editing/ writing SQL queries (ideal not essential) Excellent stakeholder management skills, communication & presentation skills Team management/ strong leadership skills Strong commercial acumen Attention to detail Problem solving skills French speaker (ideal not essential) Attitude and outlook: Ambitious and driven to achieve personal and business goals Motivated self-starter with confidence to use own initiative Investigative and solutions focused A true team leader, supportive of team’s development Positive outlook, open to new ideas, always seeking better ways of doing things Demanding of self and others, relentless in delivery & results oriented Energetic with enthusiastic personality Can-do attitude Excels in an entrepreneurially minded business In return we can offer you a competitive salary and with some great benefits including 35 hours on full time contracts Mon – Thu 08:30 – 16:30 and 15:15 finish on a Friday Flex60 policy: flex your working day by 60 minutes Monday to Thursday Flex60 can be used on a permanent change of hours or an ad hoc basis 35 days holiday including bank holidays plus Christmas day and New Years Day when office is closed Option to buy up to additional 10 days or sell up to 5 days holiday each year Free onsite parking Fully stocked help yourself kitchen with free tea, coffee, milk, breakfast, crisps, fruit, biscuits & snacks 50% staff discount on most products and generous discount on partner products Option to take a 0% credit staff account with flexible payment options Share your staff discount with up to 5 friends or family Onsite gym Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Program (24-hour counselling available to all employees) Auto enrolment pension scheme. Currently 4% employee and 4% employer minimum contribution but we will match up to 6% BUPA private medical insurance - plus option to add family members