Senior Finance Manager

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Full Time

Watford, Hertfordshire

Competitive

April 3, 2026

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Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join us on a fixed term basis for 12 months. Your role will be as the primary business partner for the Distribution, Installations and Customer Services team (Distribution & Service) - acting as the main point of contact in Distribution Finance for their financial analysis needs.  This role will be responsible for driving the profitability of Distribution & Service Costs through production of the management accounts, budgets, forecasts and project finance support.  This role will also own the relationship with Wincanton (Distribution 3PL) & Ascensos (Customer Services outsourced resource). What you’ll be doing:Business partner to the Distribution Director and Installations & Customer Services leadership team providing financial analysis, support and challengeOwn the relationship with third parties in Wincanton (Distribution 3PL) & Ascensos (Customer Services outsourced resource).  Provide high challenge to Wincanton & Ascensos ensuring they are held to account and efficiencies identified. Ownership of all month end tasks relating to HDC/SDC/MCFC/CDS/Installations & Customer ServicesResponsible for the forecasting, budgeting, ongoing risks and opportunities, 5YP and longer term planning processes for the Distribution & Service costs ensuring all stakeholders are appropriately engagedOwnership of review and sign off of monthly financial results for Distribution & Service costs.  Production of the monthly management accounts slides which clearly articulate the story.Central point of contact within Distribution and Service Costs Finance for the FP&A / FR&C team on all Wickes/Audit deliverablesDriving a cost conscious and lean culture into the Distribution & Services Costs, providing relevant ad-hoc analysis and insight to drive bottom line profitRepresent Distribution & Service Costs finance in all business projects / business proposals where applicable to ensure the business is joined upLeadership, recruitment and development of a team of 3 financial professionals ensuring appropriate resourcing,  skillset and structure to deliver effective business support What we’re looking for:You’ll be fully qualified with one of these accountancy qualifications (ACA, CIMA,  ACCA or equivalent), and we’d expect you have around 3+ years PQE.  The ideal candidate will have broad finance experience, with strong communication and relationship management skills. As well as this we’d expect you to have: Strong organisation and prioritisation skillsBe able to challenge when requiredStrong attention to detailRetail industry knowledge and an understanding of Distribution The ability to operate in a fast paced environmentBe  flexible and responsive to competing priorities What can we offer you?You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes: Competitive bonusSave-as-you-earn schemePrivate Medical and Life AssuranceEnhanced contributory pension scheme Colleague discount Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work schemeOur widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. We are giving you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day. About Us: Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.  With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.  But it is our culture that is considered our best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home. Please contact us <a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments">here</a> if you require any adjustments within the application process.  If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form

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